Physiotherapists

Certified copies

Click here to see how to get a copy of a document certified.

All documents supplied to the Board must be originals or certified copies.

Documents that have not been correctly certified will not be accepted.

In the case of applications for registration, failure to provide correctly certified documents will cause significant delays.

What is a certified copy?

A certified copy is a photocopy of the original that has been certified as a true copy.

Who may certify a copy?

The issuing authority, an official such as a solicitor, notary public, Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Oaths may certify a copy.

Please see the attached list for those officials the Physiotherapy Board recognises in your country.



Certifying officials recognised by the Board

The Board will only accept documents certified by the following officials:

England, Wales and Northern Ireland:

Commissioner for Oaths
Solicitor
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public

Scotland: (Equivalent titles of these officers)

Commissioner for Oaths
Solicitor
Justice of the Peace
Notary Public

Southern Ireland:
Commissioner for Oaths
Solicitor
Notary Public

Canada:
Commissioner of Oath
Notary public
Lawyer

Other:
Justice of the Peace
Commissioner for Oaths
Solicitor
Notary Public