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Copy Certification by Document Custodian - Illinois

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Illinois notaries are not allowed to certify copies. Instead, the person who holds the original document (the “custodian”) swears before a notary that the attached photocopy is true and complete. Foreign agencies and schools commonly accept this. Illinois notaries are not allowed to certify copies.

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Who this form is for

Illinois residents and families reviewing copy certification by document custodian instructions.

What you'll need

Read the original packet’s instructions and complete only the fields that apply.
Bring acceptable identification and follow the packet’s signature and witness instructions.

How to complete it

Make the copy Photocopy the original document, such as a passport, diploma, transcript, or contract, and attach the copy to this form.
Fill in the document (Page 1) Describe the original document. Do not use this for birth, death, or marriage certificates or recorded deeds; order certified copies of those from the issuing office.
Swear before a notary (Page 1) The custodian signs under oath before the notary. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.

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