When certifying a copy of a power of attorney, what must the certification state the notary public has done?
California Probate Code §4307 permits a notary public to certify a copy of a power of attorney, and the certificate must recite that the certifying officer compared the original instrument with the copy. The required statement is a direct attestation of examination of both documents, not a general acknowledgment or verification of contents.
Notary only certifies that the copy is a true and correct reproduction.
Notaries do not prepare documents; they certify existing documents.
Certification must state the document is still in effect, not revoked.
Explanation
The certification shall state that the certifying person has examined the original power of attorney and the copy. A notary public can certify copies of powers of attorney.