You are entitled to a copy of any document you sign.
Hard Copy
A hard copy of a document is one that is printed out. The one on the computer is called a soft copy.
In a legal document, "cc" stands for "carbon copy." It is used to indicate that a copy of the document is being sent to additional recipients beyond the primary addressee. This notation helps keep other parties informed about the correspondence or actions taken within the document. The names of the recipients who receive the carbon copy are typically listed after the "cc" designation.
A notarized copy of a document is a copy of the original document that has been certified by a notary public as a true and accurate reproduction of the original. A certified copy, on the other hand, is a copy of the original document that has been certified as a true copy by an official or legal authority such as a government agency or court clerk. Both types of copies can be used for official purposes to verify the authenticity of the original document.
It's a legal document issued by legal authorities authorizing a couple to marry.
The notary does not keep a copy of documents they notarize. The owner of the document or the parties involved in the transaction may make a copy. If the document is recorded in the land records, anyone can obtain a copy.
Copies of documents are 'legitimate.' They may not be acceptable for certain legal situations. In which a notarized copy would have to be obtained.
It all depends on what you will be using it for. A facsimile is not accepted for recording in most land records offices. Some judges will not accept a faxed copy of a document, such as a promissory note or check with a notation on the memo line. Many contracts are faxed but the parties should agree ahead of time and the faxed copies that go back and forth should contain a clause that they will be binding although faxed.
Always obtain legal advice from a licensed legal pracitioner in your state.
The signature on a copy of a document is often referred to as a "signature copy" or simply a "copy signature." It indicates that the signer has authorized or acknowledged the contents of the document, even though it is not the original. In some contexts, it may also be called a "wet signature" if it is physically signed, or simply a "digital signature" if signed electronically.
Making an extra copy of a document or a program is a common practice. If the only copy is a simple piece of paper, a copy machine will make "duplicates" A more extensive copy is a process called a "back up". This will insure that a duplicate is available if required.