Yes, provided they can read Spanish.
Yes, as long as it is an original document.
No, California notaries cannot certify copies of vital records like birth certificates, foreign or domestic.
No, only the Mexican Consulate can notarize Mexican documents.
Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)
Reference: Immigration/Foreign Language
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. No, California notaries cannot certify copies of vital records like birth certificates, foreign or domestic.
Detailed Explanation
Vital records prohibition. A notary public cannot notarize or certify to a birth, death, or marriage certificate (vital records). Certified copies of vital records may be made only by the State Registrar, local registrars, and county recorders. This applies to both domestic and foreign vital records.
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