A Notary Is Not A Lawyer
NRS 240.085 — no notario publico, and a notice in the advertisement's own language
Not notario, not licenciado. A Nevada notary public who is not an attorney licensed in the State may not use "notario", "notario publico", "licenciado" or any equivalent non-English term in any communication advertising notary services, including a business card, stationery, notice or sign.
A notary who is not an attorney and advertises notary services in a language other than English, by any means but a single desk plaque, includes a conspicuous notice in that language, in substantially these words: "I am not an attorney in the State of Nevada. I am not licensed to give legal advice. I may not accept fees for giving legal advice."
| A notary found to have violated it | Consequence |
|---|---|
| A notary found to have violated itBy the Secretary of State | ConsequenceSuspension for not less than 1 year, revocation on a third or later offense, and a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each violation |
| A notary found to have violated itIn a criminal prosecution | ConsequenceA fine of not more than $2,000 |
An employer of a notary who is not an attorney may not advertise with those terms or keep the notary from posting the notice, under the same penalties. The general rules on notarial acts are in other sections not reproduced here. Whether a particular advertisement or service crossed into the practice of law is a question for a court and a licensed Nevada attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- NRS 240.085 — Advertisements in language other than English to contain notice if notary public is not an attorney
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.