Before the correction can be made, the enclosed Affidavit to Correct Information on a. This article discusses the apostille procedure and the full legalization procedure for documents issued in Maryland.Can a Notary certify a birth certificate or other public document? Notaries are not authorized to make certified copies of birth certificates, regardless of where the original birth certificate was issued. A notary public administers the oath, verifies the affiant's identity, and affixes a seal or stamp to the document. A Notary asks if it is permissible to notarize a signer's form requesting a birth certificate from a vital statistics agency. Can a Notary certify a birth certificate or other public document? In witness hereof I hereunto set my hand and official seal. If you want to add, remove or replace the name of a parent, please fill out this section. Type Name of Notary Public. Name.