Documentary evidence is not admissible until it has been authenticated. This means that:

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Documentary evidence must be authenticated by introducing sufficient evidence to prove that the document is genuine and that it is what it purports to be. This can be done through testimony of a witness who has personal knowledge of the document or through other means such as a chain of custody or expert analysis. Simply being under oath at the time of writing or being a government document does not in itself authenticate the document. The requirement for the document to be typed and under seal is not a universal rule and may vary depending on the specific jurisdiction and type of document.

Documentary Evidence Is Not Admissible Until It Has Been Authenticated