Description
What is a certified copy?
✅ A certified copy is an official reproduction of a document, issued with a certification confirming its authenticity.
📄 It may include affixed Internal Revenue Service stamps or an equivalent official certification, depending on the type of document and the applicable system.
When is a certified copy required?
⚖️ It is required for legal, government, banking, immigration, or official procedures in Puerto Rico and, at times, outside of Puerto Rico.
📌 Certified copies are used for documents such as:
- Judgments or court orders
- Court case files or documents
- Notarized documents or deeds
- Other official documents when you are asked to provide a “certified” copy
✅ If they asked you for a certified copy, it’s because they don’t accept an uncertified copy, a photo, or an uncertified PDF.
Certified copies of divorce decrees
✅ We can obtain a certified copy of the divorce decree if that is the document you are being asked to provide.
⚠️ However, for many procedures, only the Certificate of Divorce is required if the marriage was registered in Puerto Rico.
👉 Before placing your order, make sure to check exactly whether you are being asked to provide a certified judgment, a divorce certificate, or both documents.
Who can request a certified copy?
✅ It depends on the type of document and whether it is a public, restricted, or confidential document.
🔒 In the case of confidential or restricted-access documents, such as those related to family matters, minors, or divorce, copies may generally only be requested by the parties involved, their authorized representatives, or a person with sufficient standing.
📜 In the case of notarial documents or deeds, the request must typically be made by a party, an interested party, heir a person entitled to a copy, as applicable.
Pre-Order Evaluation Form
✅ In some cases, you can order directly, especially if you know exactly which document you need and have the information required to locate it.
⚠️ However, in many cases it is best to fill out the Assessment Form first to confirm whether we can process the document before placing the order.
📌 Please complete the Assessment Form first if:
- He isn't sure whether he needs a certified copy, a certificate, a judgment, a deed, or some other document.
- There is no case number, complete document details, or sufficient information to locate it.
- This is a confidential document related to family matters, minors, divorce, or other issues that may require authorization.
- He does not have a valid photo ID.
- He would like us to first assess whether we can handle the document.
Requirements for requesting a certified copy
👉 When placing an order, you must upload a valid photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport.
📌 You must also provide the necessary information to locate the document, as applicable:
- Case number, if available
- Names of the parties or individuals associated with the document
- Approximate date of the document or case
- Court, if it is a court document
- Notary who executed the deed or notarial document
- Type of document requested
- Any other available information that might help locate him
📩 If any information is missing or we need additional authorization, we will notify you by email.
Processing time for certified copies
✅ Recent documents: 15 business days, plus shipping time.
⚠️ Old documents or those that are difficult to locate: up to 45 days, plus shipping time.
Shipping
💲 Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico: US Postal Service
🇺🇸 United States: US Postal Service or FedEx
🌎 International: FedEx
Language of Puerto Rico's official documents
✅ Most official documents in Puerto Rico are issued in Spanish, unless the original document is officially in English.
🗣️ If you need to have the document translated into English, we offer certified translations.
For use outside Puerto Rico or for international procedures
⚠️ If the certified copy is intended for use outside of Puerto Rico or outside the United States, you will need an Apostille, which you can add to your order.
✅ Order today!
⚠️ Add an Apostille only if the document will be used outside of Puerto Rico and outside the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About Certified Copies in Puerto Rico
Any questions before ordering?
✅ If you still have questions, or would like us to assess your situation first, please fill out the Assessment Form below.
Evaluation Form
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