Proper way of certifying multiple docs through Notary

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Hi all,

I've 40 pages I need to make 5 certified copies of each through a legal notary, but that will cost a fortune here. I was wondering if i can legally do just 1 certified copy through the notary, then just make photocopies of those certified ones ?

Or must I make 5 copies, and let the notary certify each one?

Thanks.

Normally, there are only one or two pages that need handwritten information filled in and your signature. Simply make 5 copies of in its entirety and fill out only those one or two pages in front of the notary, have him/her notarize those particular pages and you're done.

All notarized documents must be original.