Tanúsítása

Tanúsítása is a Hungarian noun derived from the verb tanúsít, meaning to certify, attest, or verify the truth or validity of something. The term refers to the act or result of formal attestation by an authorized person or body. Etymology: from tanú (witness) + the suffix -sít, reflecting its root in the concept of witnessing or confirming.

In practice, tanúsítása covers acts of certifying documents, confirming facts, or attesting the authenticity or compliance of a thing or statement. It is used in legal, administrative, commercial, and educational contexts. Examples include certifying copies of documents, attesting signatures on a contract, or attesting that a statement or a document meets specific requirements. The authority performing tanúsítása depends on the context and may be a notary (közjegyző), a court, an administrative agency, or a licensed certification body. The result is usually a formal document or statement that has evidentiary value in legal or administrative proceedings.

Related terms include tanúsítvány (certificate), tanúsítás (the process or act of attestation), and hitelesítés (authentication). In international or cross-border contexts, tanúsítása can correspond to general attestations required for documents such as passports, educational credentials, or corporate compliance, sometimes translated as certification or attestation of documents.

Limitations: tanúsítása does not by itself create new rights; it verifies or confirms existing facts or documents, and may be subject to statutory requirements, such as form, content, or notarization rules.