When I am asked to “certify to a copy” of a document and I notice that the notarial stamp on the original had in fact expired before the document was notarized, can I still certify to the copy?
Yes, as long as the copy is complete, accurate, and authentic. The notary does not determine the legality of any document. If I am asked to make a certified copy, but the document is in a foreign language, can I refuse to do so on the grounds that I may actually be photocopying a document that cannot be legally photocopied? Yes. However, you cannot refuse to notarize an affidavit or acknowledgment as long as all the other requirements are met.
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