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Yes. However, the law refers to these copies as "attested copies" rather than "certified copies", although in reality they are the same thing. A notary in Florida can only attest to the trueness of a photocopy of an ORIGINAL document. In addition, notaries can not make photocopies of a publicly recorded document nor a vital record (i.e. a notary can NOT certify copies of birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates). Also, they must use the certificate form provided by law (F.S. 117.05(12)).
Section 117.05(12), Florida Statutes, states:
(a) A notary public may supervise the making of a photocopy of an original document and attest to the trueness of the copy, provided the document is neither a vital record in this state, another state, a territory of the United States, or another country, nor a public record, if a copy can be made by the custodian of the public record.
(b) A notary public must use a certificate in substantially the following form in notarizing an attested copy:
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________
On this _____ day of __________, (year) , I attest that the preceding or attached document is a true, exact, complete, and unaltered photocopy made by me of (description of document) presented to me by the document's custodian, ____________________, and, to the best of my knowledge, that the photocopied document is neither a vital record nor a public record, certified copies of which are available from an official source other than a notary public.
(Official Notary Signature and Notary Seal)
(Name of Notary Typed, Printed or Stamped)
What else can I help you with?
How can I certify a signature?
To certify a signature, you can have it notarized by a notary public. The notary will verify your identity and witness you signing the document, then stamp or seal it to confirm its authenticity.
A notary may certify a copy of (slect all that apply)?
A notary may certify a copy of documents such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and academic transcripts, provided they are presented in their original form. However, notaries typically cannot certify copies of public records, such as court documents, unless specifically authorized by state law. It's essential for notaries to follow the regulations and guidelines applicable in their jurisdiction regarding what documents they can certify.
Can a Texas notary certify a Last Will and Testament?
yes it will
What services does a notary public do?
A notary public verifies that a person is who they say they are. <><><> They certify that a signature is that of a given person- and they may certify that a copy of a document is a true copy of an original.
Can notaries authenticate documents?
A notary can certify that a particular person signed a document.
What does the suffix notary mean?
The suffix "notary" typically refers to someone authorized to witness and certify documents, administer oaths, and take affidavits.
Can a notary in Florida notarize in Georgia?
Yes, as long as the person signing the document is in the presence of the notary in FLORIDA, and that the notary wording complies with Florida law (i.e., it must say "STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ______________" and have all other requirements of the Florida Statutes).
Can a resident of Rhode Island become a notary in Florida?
No. You must be a resident of Florida to be appointed as a notary public there.
Can a Florida notary also witness a will?
No, in Florida a notary public cannot act as a witness for a will. Witnesses for a will must be individuals who do not have a personal interest in the will and meet specific legal requirements outlined in the Florida statutes.
Can a notary public of Florida marry a couple in North Carolina?
No. Florida notaries have no authority outside the State of Florida. This is basic notary law and I hope that you are not a notary yourself asking such a question. See the Florida Governor's Reference Manual for Notaries at www.flgov.com/notary_ref_manual.
What was Leonardo's occupations?
Da Vinci's was a son of a notary, Messer Piero. A notary is someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions.
Can a person be a notary in Florida and SC?
No because to be a notary you need to be a resident of that particular state.
