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Is it necessary to retain hard copy documents of a contract or would a certified copy be sufficient?

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Published on: 14 January 2025

This Q&A assumes that the question relates to a business-to-business contract in a general commercial context.

Contracts can be formed orally, by conduct or ‘under hand’ (in writing). There are certain situations when a written contract is required by law or is necessary to satisfy registration requirements. For more information, see Practice Note: Contracts required to be in writing.

A certified copy is an accurate, complete and current copy (usually a photocopy) of an original document and, as such, is a form of secondary evidence, where it is not practical

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