A certified copy is also known as a true copy. So basically, a true copy is a copy of original documents that claim its accuracy and completeness.Notaries are often asked to certify that a photocopy of an original document is a true and accurate reproduction of the original. Certified true copy means a copy of a document that includes a statement of certification, signed under penalty of unsworn falsification before a notary public. A true copy is a copy of an original recording of data that has been verified and certified to confirm it is an exact and complete copy. What is a true copy of a document? Answer: A true copy is an exact copy of a document with no alterations or changes.