The document must be an original (not a photocopy -- or from another
certified copy). A Notary Public must also make the copies, or supervise the photocopying process.
2. Notary Public may Not make certified copies of "Recorded" or "Filed" documents:
Birth/Death Certificates, Marriage/Divorce Records, Student Transcripts, Probated Wills, Powers of Attorney, Certificates of Naturalization, or Real Estate Deeds and Mortgages.
3. Notary Public Can make certified copies of many other types of documents:
Business transactions, Personal letters, Social Security Cards, Driver's Licenses, Living Wills, Contracts, Photographs, Foreign Passports, Medical Treatment Consent forms, Lease Agreements, Diplomas, and Invoices.