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Every document — and exactly what a Florida notary can do with it.

Some documents a notary can copy-certify. Many cannot — birth certificates, court orders, and government records have to be authenticated by the issuing agency, and for use abroad that means an apostille. Find your document below for a clear yes/no and the right next step.

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// the florida copy-certification rule

Can a Florida notary certify a copy of your document?

A Florida notary may attest that a photocopy is a true copy only when you bring the original, unaltered document and it is not a vital record or a record kept in a public registry. That single rule decides everything below.

Documents we apostille

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Vital records, court rulings, and government documents can't be copy-certified by a notary — for use abroad they get an apostille. This is the bulk of our specialty.

Birth Certificate

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A birth certificate is the document people most often try to get notarized — and the one a Florida notary legally cannot copy-certify. We can't make a certified copy, but for use abroad we apostille your certified birth certificate so it's recognized overseas. This is our most common apostille.

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Death Certificate

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Settling an estate, claiming a foreign pension, or closing accounts overseas often requires an apostilled death certificate. A Florida notary cannot copy-certify a death certificate — but we apostille the certified original so it's accepted abroad, handled with care during a hard time.

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Marriage Certificate

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Marrying abroad, applying for a spousal visa, or claiming a foreign benefit? You'll likely need an apostilled marriage certificate. A Florida notary cannot copy-certify a marriage record — but we apostille the certified copy so it holds up in another country.

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Divorce Decree

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Remarrying abroad, updating immigration status, or proving a name change overseas can require an apostilled divorce decree. A Florida notary cannot copy-certify a court divorce decree — but we apostille the clerk-certified copy so it's recognized in another country.

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School Transcript

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Applying to a university or employer abroad? They usually want your transcript apostilled, not just notarized. A Florida notary cannot copy-certify a school transcript — but we apostille the registrar-certified transcript so foreign institutions accept it.

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FBI Background Check

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Work visas, residency, and foreign teaching jobs almost always require an apostilled FBI background check (FBI Identity History Summary). A Florida notary cannot copy-certify it — and unlike most apostilles, an FBI check is authenticated through the U.S. Department of State, not Tallahassee. We handle that federal channel for you.

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Court Order & Judgment

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Custody orders, judgments, name-change orders, and other court rulings used abroad need an apostille on the clerk-certified copy. A Florida notary cannot copy-certify a court order — but we apostille the certified copy so it's recognized in another country.

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Adoption Records

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International adoption, dual citizenship, and overseas benefit claims can require apostilled adoption records. A Florida notary cannot copy-certify adoption documents — but we apostille the court- or agency-certified records so they're accepted abroad, handled with discretion.

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Documents we can copy-certify

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IDs, diplomas, certificates, and personal financial papers are in your custody, so a Florida notary can attest that a copy is true — with the original present.

Driver's License

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Need a notarized copy of your Florida driver's license for a rental application, an out-of-state employer, or an insurance claim? A Florida notary can attest that a photocopy is a true copy of the original — as long as you bring the real card. We do it on the spot, anywhere in Palm Beach County.

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Passport

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A certified copy of your passport is one of the most-requested items we handle — banks, foreign consulates, and overseas employers ask for it constantly. A Florida notary can certify that a photocopy of your passport is a true copy, with the booklet in hand. Bilingual, mobile, same-day.

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Diploma & Degree Certificate

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Applying for a job, license, or graduate program abroad and asked for a notarized copy of your diploma? A Florida notary can certify a true copy of a diploma or degree certificate. And if it's headed overseas, we can apostille it in the same visit.

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Student ID

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Need a notarized copy of a student ID — for a scholarship, a tenancy, a phone plan, or a transit discount? A Florida notary can certify a true copy of a school or university student ID card with the original present. Quick, low-cost, and we come to campus or your home.

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Employee ID & Work Badge

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Asked for a notarized copy of your employee ID or company badge for a background check, a visa file, or an HR record? A Florida notary can certify a true copy of an employer-issued ID with the original card present. We come to your office or home, days, evenings, and weekends.

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Certificate & Award

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Professional certifications, training certificates, and awards often need a notarized copy for licensing boards, employers, or applications abroad. A Florida notary can certify a true copy of a certificate or award with the original in hand — and apostille it if it's leaving the country.

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Bank Statement

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Proving funds for a visa, a mortgage abroad, or a rental? You may be asked for a notarized copy of your bank statement. A Florida notary can certify a true copy of a printed bank statement with the original in front of us — fast, mobile, and bilingual.

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Bill & Invoice

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Utility bills and invoices are common proof-of-address and proof-of-purchase documents — and sometimes a notarized copy is required. A Florida notary can certify a true copy of a bill or invoice with the original present. We come to you across Palm Beach County.

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Documents we notarize (signatures)

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Some documents aren't about copies at all — they need a notary to witness your signature at signing, and an apostille if they cross a border.

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