Certified Copy:

This is a certified copy of the original document on file with the CDPH-VR and can be used to establish the identity of the registrant. A sworn statement, provided to you after checkout, will be required for this type of record (unless you are a law enforcement or local or state governmental agency.)

Certified Informational Copy:

This is a certified copy of the original document on file with the CDPH-VR but cannot be used to establish the identity of the registrant. It will be printed with a legend on the face of the document stating, INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY. This type of record includes all but the signatures and Social Security Number.