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Certified Court Copies · PACER + State

Court-stamped documents, delivered to your vault.

Bankruptcy diligence, M&A due diligence, lender requirements, litigation discovery, immigration applications: all need court-certified copies of underlying documents. We pull from PACER + state courts + deliver certified PDFs to your BOS vault.

Part of your File.Business BOS · 51 jurisdictions · 220K+ businesses
SUPERIOR COURTCertified Court CopyCASE NO26-CV-3814FILEDMar 12, 2026PARTIESAcme v. ZenithCLERK OF COURTSUPERIORCOURTSEALCERTIFIEDTRUE COPYCERT NO. 26-CTC-8214PACER + STATE COURTS · 7-DAY TURNAROUND
What we deliver

Court-stamped, vault-delivered.

PACER federal courts

All 94 federal district courts + 13 bankruptcy courts + Court of Federal Claims + Federal Circuit. PACER credentials on file.

State + county courts

51 state court systems + 3,000+ county-level civil courts. We know which clerk to call.

Court-clerk certification

Clerk-stamped + signed copies with court seal. Accepted as evidence by other courts + lenders.

7-day standard turnaround

Most documents within 7 business days. Expedited 24-48 hr where court allows.

Vault delivery

PDF delivered to your BOS document vault + email. Auto-shared with your counsel if requested.

Apostille on request

Apostille on top of court certification for international use. Hague Convention + non-Hague.

How it works

A clean handoff, in 4 steps.

1

Provide case info

Case number + court (federal district, state court) OR party name + approximate date if case # unknown.

2

We pull + certify

Lookup in PACER or state court database. Request clerk-certified copy + fees paid.

3

Court delivers to us

Court clerk mails (or e-delivers in some courts) certified copy. We scan + upload to your vault.

4

PDF + apostille (optional)

Final PDF in vault. Apostille handled if requested for international use.

Two ways to engage

One-time, or part of your BOS.

Single document
$79 + court fee
One certified document, one court.
  • Document research
  • Court-clerk certification
  • PDF to vault
  • Email delivery
  • 7-day standard turnaround
Order single doc
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Bulk pack
$549 + court fees
10 certified documents at reduced per-doc rate.
  • Up to 10 documents
  • Same court or multiple courts
  • Priority queue
  • PDF + apostille option
  • 30 days specialist support
Order bulk
FAQ

Common questions.

What are certified court copies?

Certified court copies are official copies of court records, certified by the court as true copies, which are often required for legal proceedings, appeals, filings in other jurisdictions, or verifying a judgment or order. We flag when you need them and coordinate obtaining them alongside your business records.

When do I need certified court copies?

When a court, agency, or other party requires an authenticated copy of a court record, such as a judgment, order, or filing, for use in another proceeding or jurisdiction, so it arises in litigation and enforcement. We flag when certified copies are needed so you obtain them for the request at hand.

How are certified court copies different from regular copies?

A certified copy carries the court's certification that it is a true copy of the official record, which a plain copy does not, so parties who need authenticity require the certified version. We flag when the certified version is needed so you obtain the document that will actually be accepted.

Why would I need a certified copy of a judgment?

To enforce a judgment, especially in another jurisdiction, or to prove its terms, a certified copy authenticates the record, which enforcement processes often require. We flag how certified copies support enforcement so a judgment you hold can be acted on where you need to.

How do I obtain certified court copies?

They are requested from the court that holds the record, which certifies and issues them, and we can coordinate obtaining them for your matter. We flag the process so you get the certified documents your proceeding or filing requires without handling the court on your own.

Do other jurisdictions require certified copies?

Often yes: filing or enforcing a matter in another state or court frequently requires certified, and sometimes authenticated, copies of the underlying records, so cross-jurisdiction use raises the requirement. We flag what the destination requires so your documents are accepted there.

How do certified court copies relate to authentication?

For use abroad, a certified court copy may also need an apostille or legalization, so authentication can be an added step beyond certification. We flag the full path so documents destined for international use are both certified and authenticated correctly. See authentication.

How long does it take to get certified court copies?

It depends on the court and request method, with some offering expedited handling, so timing varies by jurisdiction. We flag realistic timing and coordinate the request so certified copies are available when your proceeding or deadline needs them.

Can File.Business help obtain certified court copies?

We coordinate obtaining certified court copies for your matter and flag any authentication needed for cross-jurisdiction or international use, while keeping your business records organized, so you have the certified documents your proceeding requires. See also certified copies.

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