1. A method for providing an electronic certified copy of original information, comprising: authenticating a user of a computer system based on a user identification; said user providing a first digital version of said original information to a remote location; said user certifying that a second digital version of said original information is the same as said first digital version; and comparing a first fingerprint of said second digital version with a second fingerprint of said second digital version to ensure said first and second fingerprints are the same, thereby providing an electronic certified copy of said original information.