usaca said:Thanks paul2587 for your valuable information.
Yes I made a mistake saying that FBI certificates from the state... In fact they asked for the Original FBI clearance (because I did not submit mine with the initial application, but I got it after submitting my applications.). And they also asked for the State police certificates.
In the morning I have been thrilled when I submitted online requests for me and my spouse on Pennsylvania State Police website, got the certificates instantly. Amazing service! They only needed credit card information. I got the soft copies of certificates and I printed them.
I was wondering whether it should be considered as original copy or not. If I want to get hard copies from State Police it would take 2/3 weeks.
Usaca, interesting question. Most state police agencies will give you same day service with background certificates but give you the option of getting it in person and notarized; the notarization is often what makes it 'original' when there is not an official original signature and/or something like a stamp mark that says 'original'. In some states, you even have to get your fingerprints taken but they still provide same day service and the option of having it notarized. I personally had mine notarized as original by a notary public when I got the certificate, but I can't say if CIC will consider an online copy original or not - they may very well and you are probably fine.