California · Government Code
GOV §8219.5: (a) Every notary public who is not an attorney who advertises the services of a notary public in a language other than English by signs or other means of written communication, with the exception of a
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Non-attorney notaries advertising in non-English languages must post bilingual notices disclaiming legal advice and stating statutory fees. The Secretary of State may suspend or revoke their commission for violations.
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