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confuse Lost docunents can be an absolute nightmare at any time but more traumatic if you are travelling. To help make the pain a little less we have done colour photo copies of our documents and had a friend who is a JP certify them as true and correct copies.

we have put them in a plastic sleve folder and have them in the van when we travel, there are some that need to be updated annually such as licence and rego hope this helps smilesmile  



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Would be handy to have them scanned onto your computer too


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Forgot to mention in original post I have them in the computer as well

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Great idea aussietraveller. We are setting off in about 6 weeks to Vic and SA. I'm warming up the photocopier now!! I have also photographed all our furniture, electrical goods, tools etc and keep them with our insurance papers (copies to go with us on our travels). This makes it a lot easier to convince the insurance people in the event of theft or damage while we are away.
Travel safe folks.
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I'm a JP, and have often suggested, over the years, that when you get copies of documents certified, you ask the JP to certify a couple of spares, for your files. It's not much extra effort and is easier in the long run.

Scanned copies of original or of certified copies of documents have no value, and as they can be easily altered using basic computer skills, should never be accepted.

The JP needs to certify that "this is a true copy of the original document" and therefore a copy of a copy won't cut the mustard, nor does a copy of a photocopy.

This is why the JP is required to see both the original document and the copy when certifying documents.

My advice: carry certified copies of your documents, and leave your originals safely at home or with a trusted family member. A second set of certified copies left behind is useful and could be mailed quickly if needed.

Never provide the original copies of your documents unless you have no other choice. Sometimes you might be asked to show the original, but you should never/or very rarely hand them over to anyone. Original documents are precious and should be well protected.

Rosie



-- Edited by Rip and Rosie on Saturday 2nd of June 2012 09:11:49 AM

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