Notaries are often asked to certify that a photocopy of an original document is a true and accurate reproduction of the original. 3.4 A true and correct copy of a Notary's notarial stamp must be attached to a Notary. Affidavit.It is a true copy in the sense: 'this is truly a copy of the original document'. It does not mean that the contents of the document are true. The notary is only responsible for placing them under oath or affirmation that the statement is true. If the client brings the copy to you, inspect the copy closely and compare it to the original to assure the copy is a true copy. A true certified copy is a duplicate of a document that a notary has certified and verified as a true copy of the original document. The copy is guaranteed as an exact replica of what is on file. The County Clerk attaches a signature or seal, or both, to the certified copy. The notary is simply stating that the document photocopy is a "true" and complete copy of the original document that was presented.