We can certify copies of most original documents
When a notary certifies a copy of a document, they are not certifying that the document is genuine, but rather that the copy is a true copy of the original document. Typically, the notary public can only certify copies of documents that are not recordable in public records (check with your state for specifics). For example, a Texas notary can notarize a divorce decree or a Will, but cannot make a certified copy since these documents will be recorded. Certified copies of vital statistics can be obtain through the county clerk and not through a notary