A copy of a public record signed and certified as true by the public official having custody of the original
Any photocopy bearing the notary’s seal
A duplicate commission card issued to the notary
Any foreign-language document with an apostille attached
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Legal Terms & Definitions
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. A copy of a public record signed and certified as true by the public official having custody of the original
Detailed Explanation
A true certified copy comes from the custodian of the public record. The booklet definition of “Certified Copy” says it is a copy of a public record signed and certified as true by the official having custody of the original. The safer exam answer is not to confuse that concept with a New York notary’s lack of authority to certify ordinary legal documents.
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