Allows copy certification. Public Act 102-160 allows a Notary to certify a paper or tangible copy of an electronic document is a true and correct copy.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. The notary is simply stating that the document photocopy is a "true" and complete copy of the original document that was presented. Make the check or money order payable to: County of Riverside. 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. If this form is used to answer a cross-complaint, plaintiff means cross-complainant and defendant means cross-defendant. Form Approved for Optional Use. 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.