i don't understand why you can't get your copies notarized.you have to take your originals along with the photocopies that you want to get notarized.otherwise if you just take the copies,ofcourse that would be illegal.and the best place to get them notarized is at the bank,wherever you have an account(e.g. bank of america!!!!!if you have an account there they will do it for free.if you don't have an account they may charge you a little money!)so i think this should not be any problem.good luck