Peru's Indecopi: Municipalities cannot demand legalized copies when law allows simple copies

Peru's consumer protection agency Indecopi clarified that municipalities cannot require legalized documents or notarial signatures when the law permits simple copies, and also limits requests for documents already held by entities, eliminating stamp and receipt requirements if certificate numbers are provided. This regulatory clarification reduces administrative burdens for citizens and businesses, though its practical enforcement remains uncertain.

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