Authentication of Documents
/ˌɔːˌθɛntɪkˈeɪʃən ʌv ˈdɒkjʊmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of verifying the genuineness of a document, ensuring it is legally valid and trustworthy.
The lawyer requested the authentication of documents before proceeding with the contract.
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Authentication of documents is often required to establish evidentiary reliability, and varies by jurisdiction; it is distinct from mere notarization, which involves witnessing signatures rather than verifying content authenticity.
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