A Louisiana automobile registration certificate reflecting ownership is offered in evidence. How should the judge rule regarding its admissibility?

• A. It is inadmissible due to hearsay.
• B. It is admissible only if the original document is produced.
• C. It is admissible under the public records exception and possibly the business records exception; certified public documents are self-authenticating.
• D. It is admissible only if Jenny testifies about ownership.

Answer: (C)