Pennsylvania Copy Certification Request is a process used to certify the authenticity of a document. This process is used to verify that a copy of a document is an exact copy of the original. It is often used to verify that a document is true and correct without having to provide the original document. Pennsylvania Copy Certification Request can take two forms: Notarial Certification or Clerk Certification. Notarial Certification requires a notary public to verify the authenticity of the document. Clerk Certification requires a clerk, usually in the county where the document originated, to certify the document. Both forms of certification require a fee and can be done in person or by mail.