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ATTESTING TO PHOTOCOPIES

In Florida, Notaries have the authority to make certified photocopies in cases where certified copies of a document can not be obtained from another public official. This are attested photocopies.

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  • The document must be an original document. A notary public cannot make an attested photocopy from a photocopy, or from another certified copy.

  • The document cannot be a public record, certified copies of which are obtained from another public official. 

  • The photocopy must be supervised by the notary public. The notary public must actually make the photocopy or supervise another person while he or she makes the photocopy.


EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTS THAT CAN BE PHOTOCOPIED FROM ORIGINAL

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  • Florida Driver's License

  • Florida Vehicle Title

  • Death Certificates

  • Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization

  • Filed Court Proceeding Documents

  • Documents recorded by the Clerk of Courts

  • Student Records

  • Federal or State Income Tax

  • Professional Licenses Issued by the State of Florida

  • Any document which photocopying is prohibited.

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EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTS WHICH COPIES CANNOT BE ATTESTED

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  • Birth Certificates

  • Marriage Certificates

  • Death Certificates

  • Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization

  • Filed Court Proceeding Documents

  • Documents recorded by the Clerk of Courts

  • Student Records

  • Federal or State Income Tax

  • Professional Licenses Issued by the State of Florida

  • Any document which photocopying is prohibited.

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