The notary takes a photocopy and it is the photocopy that is stamped with a seal on the overleaf page and a declaration that this is a true copy of the orginal (in complex legalese which I won't bother to repeat but if you would like me to say exactly what it says I'll type it up). They don't get in touch with the university as the original of your certificate has a seal so what the notary is doing is saying that the copy is a true copy of the original. The recruitment agent organised all this and paid for it but I can't imagine it would cost that much. The agent scanned both sides of the photocopy and emailed it to the employer. I was given an attested copy too to take with me but will also take the original. I've also been told to take about 20 passport-sized photographs with me for all the permits you need (drivers licence etc).
Let me know if you need any more info and I will try and help.
British Blonde
The notary takes a photocopy and it is the photocopy that is stamped with a seal on the overleaf page and a declaration that this is a true copy of the orginal (in complex legalese which I won't bother to repeat but if you would like me to say exactly what it says I'll type it up). They don't get in touch with the university as the original of your certificate has a seal so what the notary is doing is saying that the copy is a true copy of the original. The recruitment agent organised all this and paid for it but I can't imagine it would cost that much. The agent scanned both sides of the photocopy and emailed it to the employer. I was given an attested copy too to take with me but will also take the original. I've also been told to take about 20 passport-sized photographs with me for all the permits you need (drivers licence etc).
Let me know if you need any more info and I will try and help.
Cheers,
Oz