{"id":9761,"date":"2020-04-20T10:18:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T02:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/35.198.201.54\/?page_id=9761"},"modified":"2026-08-05T18:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:16:48","slug":"cpa-document-verification-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kensocpa.com\/?page_id=9761","title":{"rendered":"Certified True Copy Service in Hong Kong | Ken So &#038; Co."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9761\" class=\"elementor elementor-9761\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b398e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39b398e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279fe8e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279fe8e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"wpv-grid grid-1-1  wpv-first-level first unextended\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\" id=\"wpv-column-1e4aaf79d347228a2f969175a43010d4\" ><\/p><p>As Practising Certified Public Accountants in Hong Kong, Ken So &amp; Co. provides professional document verification and CPA signing services required by financial institutions, banks, and legal advisors for corporate compliance, account opening, and business verification<\/p><h2><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 28px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal;\">What is a Certified True Copy?<\/span><\/h2><p>A <strong>certified true copy<\/strong> is an official copy of an original document that a qualified professional has verified as a true, complete, and accurate replica. In Hong Kong, financial institutions, government agencies, and banks frequently require these verified documents to fulfill their anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance obligations.<\/p><p>To prepare an official copy, a Practising CPA stamps, signs, and dates the document to confirm its authenticity. If you require assistance with other corporate compliance tasks, you can also explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/kensocpa.com\/company-registration\/\">Company Registration<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kensocpa.com\/hong-kong-tax-filing\/\">Hong Kong Tax Filing<\/a> services.<\/p><h2>What is the Purpose of Document Certification?<\/h2><p>Obtaining certified true copies is a practical and secure way to share important documentation without risking the loss or damage of your original files. For example, individuals and businesses routinely use certified duplicates for identity documents, proofs of address, and corporate banking records when submitting filings to third parties.<\/p><p>We provide CPA verification and signing services for corporate documents, financial statements, commercial contracts, utility bills, and bank submission files.<\/p><h2>How Long is a Certified Copy Valid For?<\/h2><p>Legally, certified true copies do not have a fixed expiration date. However, most financial institutions, banks, and government bodies usually prefer documents certified within the past 3 months. Therefore, if you are unsure about specific timeline requirements, we recommend verifying directly with the requesting party before submitting your paperwork.<\/p><h2>Our Certification Format<\/h2><div><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal;\">Our CPA firm ensures that every certified document contains all necessary verification details required by authorities in Hong Kong and internationally. Each copy includes:<\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal;\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"styled-list  icon-accent1\"><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\">A formal certification statement: <em>\u201cCERTIFIED TRUE COPY BY\u201d<\/em>;<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\">The Practising CPA\u2019s full legal name;<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\">The CPA\u2019s official signature;<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\">The CPA\u2019s Practising Certificate Number;<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\">The CPA\u2019s HKICPA Membership Number;<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\">The exact date on which the certification was completed; and<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\">Full contact details of our firm (including firm name, office address, telephone number, and fax number).<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p>Below is a sample of our standard certification chop that appears on every certified page:<\/p><p><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"wpv-grid grid-1-1  wpv-first-level first unextended\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\" id=\"wpv-column-504d732b4e53abbc84cb9de7270dc7ec\" ><br \/><span class='highlight light'><span class='highlight-content'><\/p><p>CERTIFIED TRUE COPY BY: &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<br \/>CPA NAME IN BLOCK<br \/>Certified Public Accountant<br \/>Practising Certificate Number:<br \/>HKICPA Number:<br \/>Date<\/p><p>KEN SO &amp; CO.<br \/><em>Certified Public Accountants<\/em><br \/>25\/F., Progress Commercial Building,<br \/>9 Irving Street,<br \/>Causeway Bay,<br \/>Hong Kong<br \/>Tel: 2838 2870 Fax: 2838 2830<br \/><\/span><\/span><br \/><\/div><\/div><\/p><p><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"wpv-grid grid-1-1  wpv-first-level first unextended\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\" id=\"wpv-column-468e0682efb7b4294b2b355bf3840f71\" ><\/p><p>In Hong Kong, authorities expect the certification statement to be written in English or Chinese. Consequently, government departments and banks will generally reject endorsement statements written in other languages.<\/p><h2>Custom Format Options<\/h2><p>If the requesting institution or government department requires specific endorsement wording, please inform our team in advance. We will customize the statement to ensure full compliance with their requirements.<\/p><h2>Service Fees &amp; Turnaround Time<\/h2><p>We offer transparent and immediate certification services at our Causeway Bay office. Our standard fee structure includes:<\/p><p><\/p><ul class=\"styled-list  icon-accent1\"><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\"><strong>Professional CPA Document Signing \/ Verification:<\/strong> HK$250 per document (Note)<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\"><strong>Custom Endorsement Wording:<\/strong> Additional HK$100 per copy<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\"><strong>Form Completion Service:<\/strong> HK$300 per form<\/li><li class=\" icon-b theme\" data-icon=\"&#57349;\"><strong>Commercial Document Witnessing &amp; Attestation::<\/strong> HK$500<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><em>Note: Our base fee of HK$250 includes our CPA&#8217;s signature on the first page of the document. If your requesting party requires our CPA to sign every page, each additional signature costs HK$100.<\/em><\/p><p>We prepare all documents immediately during your appointment. Simply visit our office with your original files, and our practicing accountant will complete the certification on the spot with zero waiting period.<\/p><h2>Schedule an Appointment for Document Certification<\/h2><p>If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a same-day appointment, please contact our team today:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +852 2838 2819<\/li><li><strong>WhatsApp:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=85291981993&amp;text=I%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20certified%20true%20copy%20services.\">+852 9198 1993<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ken@kensocpa.com\">ken@kensocpa.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ed8c10 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-2a5590b \" data-id=\"8ed8c10\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" 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data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"c774a4c\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-original-documents-do-i-need-to-bring-for-certification\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2091\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What original documents do I need to bring for certification?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2091\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"what-original-documents-do-i-need-to-bring-for-certification\"><p>You must bring the <b>original document<\/b> (e.g., Passport, Identity Card, Proof of Address, Bank Statement, or Business Registration) along with a valid photo ID for identity verification. We cannot certify a document based on a photocopy or digital file without viewing the physical original.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-long-does-the-certified-true-copy-process-take\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2092\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long does the certified true copy process take?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2092\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-does-the-certified-true-copy-process-take\"><p>Our certification service is completed <b>on the spot during your appointment<\/b>. The process typically takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the volume of documents.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"will-your-certified-true-copy-be-accepted-by-foreign-authorities-or-overseas-banks\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2093\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Will your Certified True Copy be accepted by foreign authorities or overseas banks?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2093\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"will-your-certified-true-copy-be-accepted-by-foreign-authorities-or-overseas-banks\"><p>Yes. Our certifications are signed by a Practising CPA registered with the <b>Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC)<\/b> and the <b>HKICPA<\/b>, which is widely recognized by local and international banks, financial institutions, courts, and government bodies.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-if-my-bank-or-institution-requires-specific-certification-wording\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2094\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What if my bank or institution requires specific certification wording?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2094\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"what-if-my-bank-or-institution-requires-specific-certification-wording\"><p>Please provide us with the specific wording or template required by your institution prior to or during your appointment. We offer <b>custom endorsement wording<\/b> to ensure your documents meet their exact compliance standards.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-you-certify-documents-that-are-not-in-english-or-chinese\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2095\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can you certify documents that are not in English or Chinese?<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2095\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-you-certify-documents-that-are-not-in-english-or-chinese\"><p>Certified True Copy endorsement stamps in Hong Kong must be written in English or Chinese. 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