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Various situations and legal documents require certified copies, including powers of attorney and wills. A notary performs a notary copy certification when they verify that a copy of an original document is a true, correct, and complete copy.

New York Notaries are not authorized to certify copies of any documents. The signer's citizenship status has no impact on this. If, however, you are being asked to notarize an indivdual's signature on a statement asserting that the attached copy of the indvidual's passport is a true copy, you may do so.

Powers of Attorney. In California, a notary public can certify copies of powers of attorney. A certified copy of a power of attorney that has been certified by a notary public has the same force and effect as the original power of attorney. may also be acceptable.

Certify your document at the clerk of court then the secretary of state. Using a notary commissioned by the state? Certify your document at the secretary of state.

Answer: Notarizing officers at any US Embassy or Consulate abroad can provide a service similar to the functions of a notary public in the United States. It is also possible to have a document notarized by a local foreign notary and then have the document authenticated for use in the United States.

Fees of Notaries The authorized fee is $2.00 for each notarial act. The notary may, upon request of the person asking for notary service, charge an additional $2.00 for providing a certificate from the Clerk of Superior Court of the effectiveness of the notary commission.

Authentication involves having the documents in question notarized (a sealed certificate that confirms the authority of a public official, usually a notary public), reviewed by state or county officials, then certified by State Department officials.

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Various situations and legal documents require certified copies, including powers of attorney and wills. A notary performs a notary copy certification when they verify that a copy of an original document is a true, correct, and complete copy.

New York Notaries are not authorized to certify copies of any documents. The signer's citizenship status has no impact on this. If, however, you are being asked to notarize an indivdual's signature on a statement asserting that the attached copy of the indvidual's passport is a true copy, you may do so.

Powers of Attorney. In California, a notary public can certify copies of powers of attorney. A certified copy of a power of attorney that has been certified by a notary public has the same force and effect as the original power of attorney. may also be acceptable.

Certify your document at the clerk of court then the secretary of state. Using a notary commissioned by the state? Certify your document at the secretary of state.

Answer: Notarizing officers at any US Embassy or Consulate abroad can provide a service similar to the functions of a notary public in the United States. It is also possible to have a document notarized by a local foreign notary and then have the document authenticated for use in the United States.

Fees of Notaries The authorized fee is $2.00 for each notarial act. The notary may, upon request of the person asking for notary service, charge an additional $2.00 for providing a certificate from the Clerk of Superior Court of the effectiveness of the notary commission.

Authentication involves having the documents in question notarized (a sealed certificate that confirms the authority of a public official, usually a notary public), reviewed by state or county officials, then certified by State Department officials.

0:49 1:35 How to Certify a Copy of a Document - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip In some cases you may be asked to make a copy of the original document. Yourself examine theMoreIn some cases you may be asked to make a copy of the original document. Yourself examine the documents closely even if you make the copy.