Vital Records and Notarization: What You Need to Know

Got a birth or marriage certificate you need notarized?

Unfortunately, Notaries cannot notarize these vital records. Here’s why:

What are Vital Records?

Vital records include birth, death, and marriage certificates. These documents are issued and maintained by government offices at the county or state level.

Can Notaries Certify Copies?

Notaries CANNOT certify photocopies of vital records. Only the issuing government agency can issue certified copies.

Can Vital Records Be Used as ID?

Using a birth certificate for ID?

Not a good idea! States like CA, FL, and TX don’t accept them because they lack a photo and signature, making them unreliable for ID verification.

If you need to notarize a signature on a request form for a vital record, that's something I can help with!

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