What does "copy certification" involve?

Copy certification refers to the process where a notary public verifies that a photocopy of a document is a true and accurate reproduction of the original. This involves the notary confirming that they have personally made the photocopy of a non-public document and then affixing their seal and signature to indicate the authenticity of the copy. This practice is particularly important in maintaining the integrity of sensitive or confidential documents, ensuring that the copy does not differ from the original.

The act of a notary certifying a photocopy provides legal assurance for the recipient of the document that what they have received is not a falsified or altered version of the original document. It lends credibility to the copy, especially when the original cannot be submitted for review due to privacy considerations.

The other choices touch on different aspects of notary duties but do not accurately describe the process of copy certification as it pertains to verifying that a photocopy of a non-public document has been made correctly by the notary themselves.