California Notaries are not permitted to certify copies of documents except for certifying copies of powers of attorney under California Probate Code section 4307 and certifying copies of entries in a notary’s journal if requested by a peace officer. If you need a certified copy of a document such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or a deed, you would need to contact the custodian of the original document. For other documents not specifically disallowed, such as a diploma or other personal document, you can make a copy and sign a statement (known as a “copy certification by document custodian”) declaring that the copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original. While we can’t certify the copy, we can notarize the document custodian’s signature on your written declaration. Call us to learn more!
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