Virginia Notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates. I certify this to be a complete, full, true and exact reproduction of the original document.Certified this_____ day of _____, 20 _____. The notary is simply stating that the document photocopy is a "true" and complete copy of the original document that was presented. Such copy is as admissible into evidence as the original, whether the original is in existence or not, provided that such copy is authenticated as a true copy. In Virginia, notaries public may certify copies of original documents with the exception of vital records belonging to the Commonwealth. Virginia requires the original certified or notarized document to issue the certification. Virginia requires the original certified or notarized document to issue the certification. Step 4 Use the correct notarial certificate for making a certified copy. The Virginia Certified True Copy Stamp will be customized with your name, license number, county and expiration date.
