Duties & PowersQuestion 24 of 100
A non-attorney notary who advertises notarial services in a language other than English must do what?
a.Nothing special
b.Post a notice of fees and a statement that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice
c.Advertise as a 'notario publico'
d.Translate the ad into English only
Explanation
Government Code §8219.5 requires a non-attorney notary who advertises in another language to post a schedule of fees and a conspicuous notice that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice about immigration or other matters. The notary is also barred from literally translating 'notary public' into 'notario publico.'
Law Reference: CA Government Code §8219.5Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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