In Texas, an attested copy cannot be made from anything but an original document (NEVER attest to the copy of a copy). The Dallas County Clerk's office can provide records for births and death that were filed in all cities in Dallas County except the City of Dallas.Original and certified copy are basically the same. 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. Documents must be original or certified copy. Certified documents should not be laminated. The clerk must first prepare a copy of the document, then certify the document as a true copy, and finally, issue an apostille on the true copy certification. No photocopies can be accepted. Documents must be original or certified copy.