Limitation on notary making any claim not authorized — nonattorney notaries, services not in English, notice required — prohibited non-English terms
Effective Aug 28, 2020(L. 2020 H.B. 1655)
- 1. A notary shall not claim to have powers, qualifications, rights, or privileges that are not provided under this chapter, including the power to counsel on immigration issues.
2. A notary who is not an attorney who advertises notarial services in a language other than English shall include in the advertisement, notice, letterhead, or sign the following, prominently displayed in the same language:
- (1) The statement: "I am not an attorney and have no authority to give advice on immigration or other legal matters"; and
- (2) The fees for notarial acts specified in section 486.685.
- 3. A notary may not use the term "notario publico" or any equivalent non-English term in any business card, advertisement, notice, or sign.
(L. 2020 H.B. 1655)