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