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How many certified copies
Count institutions, not vibes. Then order them on one request. Read the full guide if you want the reasoning.
Count the desks
How many copies?
Institutions rarely share a certificate. Count each one, then keep two spares. Order them on a single request. Extras are cheaper than a second wait.
Banks and credit unions
One per institution, maybe two if there is a box
2
Life insurance companies
Per company, not per policy
1
Houses or land
1
Vehicles to retitle
1
Retirement or IRA custodians
1
Recommended
10
7 counted + 2 spares, raised to a floor of 10 copies.