Does a certified true copy require the original document for notarization?

According to Article 18 of Decree 23/2015/ND-CP stipulating the documents and papers serving as a basis for certifying copies from the originals. To be specific:

- Original documents and papers issued by competent authorities and organizations.

- Original documents and papers created by individuals with confirmation and seals of competent authorities and organizations.

Thus, Vietnamese law mandates that individuals seeking certification must bring the original documents needed for certification to the competent authorities, and the use of copies to certify other copies is not permitted.

Therefore, if you wish to certify a Household Registration Book, you are required to bring the original.

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