What kind of documents can a Notary Public certify?

What documents can a Notary Public certify?

A Notary Public can certify and authenticate a comprehensive range of legal and commercial documents for both domestic and international use. The most commonly certified documents include:

• Affidavits – Sworn written statements used in legal proceedings
• Statutory Declarations – Formal statements declaring facts to be true
• Powers of Attorney – Legal documents authorising someone to act on your behalf
• Deeds – Property transfer and ownership documents
• Contracts – Business agreements and legal contracts
• Translations – Foreign language document translations requiring authentication
• Certificates of Origin – Documents verifying where goods were manufactured
• Commercial Documents – Business licences, articles of incorporation, and trade documents

What is a certified copy of a document?

A certified copy is an exact reproduction of an original document that has been officially verified as a true and accurate copy by an authorised person, such as a Notary Public. The notary examines the original document, compares it to the copy, and then stamps and signs the copy to confirm its authenticity. This certification makes the copy legally acceptable for official purposes.