Notaries are often asked to certify that a photocopy of an original document is a true and accurate reproduction of the original. The notary is simply stating that the document photocopy is a "true" and complete copy of the original document that was presented.The custodian makes a photocopy of the original document, makes a written statement that the copy is true. True copies of the original papers are required in order to guarantee that the copies are legitimate, accurate, comprehensive, and unaltered. A certified copy does not verify the authenticity of the original document, only that the copy is a true copy of what appears to be an original document. A true copy is simply a copy made from an original document, without the certification attached to it. Can anyone make a certified true copy? Sometimes Notaries are asked to certify a copy of a document. But before accepting a request to do this, Notaries need to know a few important facts. The signer should present you with the written attestation statement, a proper notarial certificate and the photocopy of the document in question.
