certifieddocuments

noun
UK /ˈsɜːtɪfaɪd ˈdɒkjʊmənts/
US /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪd ˈdɑːkjumənts/

Papers that an official person has checked and marked to show they are real.

The school asked for certified documents before accepting the new student.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Copies of papers signed by an official to prove they match the originals.

She sent certified documents to the embassy with her application.

3. Papers that have been formally approved for a special purpose.

Only certified documents are accepted for the passport renewal.

4. Records that carry an official seal or signature.

The bank kept certified documents in a locked safe.