There are very specific rules and procedures for filing and serving court paperwork, which are strictly enforced. 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. A filing document name is the type of filing you are submitting, such as a petition, answer, motion, stipulation, etc. A true and correct copy of the registration certificate is attached as Exhibit "A. An authorized copy establishes the identity of the registrant (child named on the certificate). Notaries are often asked to certify that a photocopy of an original document is a true and accurate reproduction of the original. The signed writing on the documents declaring that the foregoing is true and correct should suffice in a court of law. This certification ensures that copies of documents are true and accurate representations of the originals. How do I fill out the certification form?