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{{u|Ch. 15 15.3.1|15-20 {{clear}} {{numbered/s}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1|{{u|Additional certificates}}{{gap}} (cont'd)|2|-3}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1.I|I.|{{u|Requests for additional certificates}}.{{gap}}(cont'd)|5|-3}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1.I.c|c.|An additional certificate is not necessarily a "duplicate" of the original certificate, since the forms used in preparing certificates have varied widely in size, format, and word­ ing over the years. However, the facts con­tained in the additional certificate are taken from the official record of the regis­tration, and are therefore presumably the same as those appearing on the original certificate.|8|-3}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1.I.c.1|1.|Many old certificates were issued on 3" × 5" cards, and applicants occasion­ally specify that they wish this form in requesting an additional certificate. This form has been abandoned, however, and can no longer be furnished.|11|-3}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1.I.c.2|2.|An additional certificate reflects only those facts appearing on the official record of that registration.|11|-3}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1.I.d|d.|When the registration for which an additional certificate is desired cannot be located:|8|-3}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1.I.d.1|1.|The applicant should be told that the registration cannot be found on the basis of the information he has provided. If he can furnish additional information, together with a search fee, a further search can be undertaken.|11|-3}} {{numbered div|@=15.3.1.I.d.2|2.|If the applicant appears to own the liter­ary property in the work, it may be appropriate to suggest that registration be made, and to send instructions con­cerning registration.|11|-3}} {{numbered/e}}