The Broward Clerk of Courts provides two fast and easy ways to verify and authenticate printed copies and electronic certified copies. A copy certification is a formal, notarized statement that attests a copy of a document is a full, true, and accurate reproduction of the original.A certified copy has the legal validity of the original document. An original certified copy or certificate of status of a public document is required. A photocopy is not acceptable. Below, you will find various options on how to purchase or view recently filed electronic or older hard-copy paper court documents. A true copy does not mean an absolutely exact copy but means that the copy shall be so true that anybody can understand it. Witness. A Declaration of Domicile proves residency in Broward County, Florida. It is often used to enroll children or college students in school. In most cases, the information contained in the certified copy will be identical to the original.