What is the difference between true copy and xerox copy?

True copy, certified copy and photo copy or xerox copy are the terms often confused by many.

- True copy is the original document.

- Certified copy is the photo copy that is verified by a legal authority.

- Xerox copy is synonym to photo copy. (Xerox being a brand name of photo copier machine).

Literally speaking, a true copy of a document is the copy (photocopy, xerox copy, printed copy, etc.) certified by an authority, with official seal and signature, etc. Certain documents, printed directly from a computer, however, may not require a signature, and the organizations mention it. A xerox copy is just a photocopy from the original document, without any seal or signature. Some organizations require attested (self-attested) xerox copies.

But, there is a metaphorical meaning too, regarding human beings: a true copy is a person exactly the same like someone else, even in habits; while a xerox copy is just a lookalike. 

I suppose a true copy is a certified copy of an original document; whereas a xerox copy may be just a copy of an original document without being certified. I do not know - I may not be correct, because you are asking outside my specialities areas!

 I agree with brother Bukhari and add that the true copy could also be a certified photocopy of the original.

Basm allah alrahman alrahim

This question must not be taged with translation and English

True copy (or certified copy) of original documents are often needed to make sure that copies submitted are true, exact, complete and unaltered.

XeroxCopy a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing;a copy made by a xerographic

printer. 

Apologized for the answer, I do not know, leave the answer for the professionals.