Which originals of papers, documents can not serve as the basis for certification of true copies in Vietnam?

Which originals of papers, documents can not serve as the basis for certification of true copies in Vietnam?

Based on Article 22 of Decree No. 23/2015/ND-CP on originals of papers, documents that can not serve as the basis for certification of true copies:

Originals of papers, documents that can not serve as the basis for certification of true copies

1. Originals with information being erased, modified, added or cut arbitrarily;

2. Originals that are damaged, crushed with information being not identifiable.

3. Originals affixed with a 'confidential’ seal of a competent agency or affixed no seal but with a notice “photocopying is not permitted”.

4. Originals containing information going against the law and social ethics, information propagating war inciting, anti-Vietnamese socialist regime, distorting history of Vietnamese people, offending reputations, dignities, prestige and citizenship of organizations, individuals.

5. Originals that issued, notarized or certified by competent agencies from foreign countries without consular legalization as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 20 hereof.

6. Papers, documents prepared by individuals without confirmation and seals from competent agencies, organizations;

Therefore, the following originals of papers, documents can not serve as the basis for certification of true copies in Vietnam:

- Originals with information being erased, modified, added or cut arbitrarily;

- Originals that are damaged, crushed with information being not identifiable.

- Originals affixed with a 'confidential’ seal of a competent agency or affixed no seal but with a notice “photocopying is not permitted”.

- Originals containing information going against the law and social ethics, information propagating war inciting, anti-Vietnamese socialist regime, distorting history of Vietnamese people, offending reputations, dignities, prestige and citizenship of organizations, individuals.

- Originals that issued, notarized or certified by competent agencies from foreign countries without consular legalization in accordance with the regulations.

- Papers, documents prepared by individuals without confirmation and seals from competent agencies, organizations.

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Which papers, documents are the basis for certification of true copies from originals in Vietnam?

Based on Article 18 of Decree No. 23/2015/ND-CP on papers, documents as the basis for certification of true copies from originals:

Papers, documents as the basis for certification of true copies from originals

1. Originals of papers, documents issued by competent agencies, organizations;

2. Originals of papers, documents prepared by individuals with confirmation and seals from competent agencies, organizations;

Therefore, there are 2 types of papers, documents as the basis for certification of true copies from originals as follows:

- Originals of papers, documents issued by competent agencies, organizations;

- Originals of papers, documents prepared by individuals with confirmation and seals from competent agencies, organizations;

What are the responsibilities of requesters for certification of true copies in Vietnam?

Based on Article 19 of Decree No. 23/2015/ND-CP on the responsibilities of requesters for certification of true copies and authenticating persons:

Responsibilities of requesters for certification of true copies and authenticating persons

1. Requesters shall be responsible for the information and eligibility of originals of papers, documents used as the basis for certification of copies as true; request for certification of true copies from originals of papers and documents as defined in Article 22 hereof is not permitted.

2. Authenticating persons shall be responsible for accuracy of copies versus originals

Therefore, requesters for certification of true copies have the following responsibilities:

- Be responsible for the information and eligibility of originals of papers, documents used as the basis for certification of copies as true;

- Must not request for certification of true copies from the following originals of papers and documents:

+ Originals with information being erased, modified, added or cut arbitrarily;

+ Originals that are damaged, crushed with information being not identifiable.

+ Originals affixed with a 'confidential’ seal of a competent agency or affixed no seal but with a notice “photocopying is not permitted”.

+ Originals containing information going against the law and social ethics, information propagating war inciting, anti-Vietnamese socialist regime, distorting history of Vietnamese people, offending reputations, dignities, prestige and citizenship of organizations, individuals.

+ Originals that are issued, notarized or certified by competent agencies from foreign countries without consular legalization in accordance with the regulations.

+ Papers, documents prepared by individuals without confirmation and seals from competent agencies, organizations;

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