A notarial statement must identify the specific notarial act that has been performed. (acknowledgment, true copy of an original document, etc.).In Virginia, notaries public may certify copies of original documents with the exception of vital records belonging to the Commonwealth. I certify this to be a complete, full, true and exact reproduction of the original document. Certified this_____ day of _____, 20 _____. 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. Original and certified copy are basically the same. Virginia Notaries are not authorized to certify true copies of birth, death, or marriage certificates. Virginia has the authority to authenticate a document only if it was issued in Virginia. The Virginia Certified True Copy Stamp will be customized with your name, license number, county and expiration date.
