My boss has a client in Germany. We need to have a photocopy of his passport notarized. Am I allowed to notarize something for a German client who is personally known to my boss? — A.P., Florida
A Florida Notary has the authority to certify copies. If you are presented with the original passport, you can make a copy and certify that the copy is a true copy of the original (FS 117.05[12]).
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