What does a notarized copy of a document mean?
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What does a notarized copy of a document mean?
A notarized—or certified—copy is a copy of a document marked with a notary’s signature and seal. The notary’s duty isn’t to verify the original document’s authenticity but to state that the certified copy is a real copy of the original document.
How do you get a notarized copy?
How do I certify a copy of a document?
- The document’s custodian requests a certified copy.
- The Notary compares the original and the copy.
- The Notary certifies that the copy is accurate.
Is notarized the same as certifying?
In contrast to certification, which can be carried out by a number of individuals, documents for notarisation can only be notarised by a Notary Public.
What is difference between certified and notarized copy?
A certified copy is a copy (often a photocopy) of a primary document that has on it an endorsement or certificate that it is a true copy of the primary document. A notarized copy is signed by a notary public (not to be confused with a notary in a civil law country).
Who can certify true copy?
Certified: Duplicates of original documents, certified as exact reproductions, usually by the officer responsible for issuing or keeping the original, or by a solicitor, notary public, justice of the peace or any other person authorised to take a statutory declaration.
How do you get a document notarized?
To get a document notarized, visit a notary public, prove your identity, and sign the document. Official identification: The notary will ask for identification to verify that you really are who you say you are. Wait to sign: Be sure to bring an unsigned document to the notary—don’t sign it ahead of time.
What documents need to be notarized?
Usually legal documents will require a notarization. A common type of document that needs a notary to witness is a document that transfer the assets of one person to another. These documents are wills, deeds and trusts. Medical documents are also a common document that needs to be notarized.
How to certify a copy of a document?
Review the document to make sure that it is an original. Notaries cannot make certified copies of copies.
How to get something notarized?
Know what type of notarization you need