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According to the booklet, a notary public has no authority to issue a certified copy of a legal document. Which term best matches a true certified copy?

A

A copy of a public record signed and certified as true by the public official having custody of the original

B

Any photocopy bearing the notary’s seal

C

A duplicate commission card issued to the notary

D

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

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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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