Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.
Section 147.142 - Advertisement as immigration consultant; other prohibited acts(A) A notary public who is not a licensed attorney in this state shall not represent or advertise himself or herself as an immigration consultant or an expert in immigration matters.(B) A notary public who is not a licensed attorney in this state shall not do any of the following: (1) Provide any service that constitutes the unauthorized practice of law in violation of section 4705.07 of the Revised Code;(2) State or imply that the notary is an attorney licensed to practice law in this state;(3) Solicit or accept compensation to prepare documents for or otherwise represent the interest of another person in a judicial or administrative proceeding, including a proceeding relating to immigration to the United States, United States citizenship, or related matters;(4) Solicit or accept compensation to obtain relief of any kind on behalf of another from any officer, agency, or employee of this state or of the United States;(5) Use the phrase "notario" or "notario publico" to advertise the services of a notary public, whether by sign, pamphlet, stationery, or other written communication, or by radio, television, or other non-written communication.Added by 132nd General Assembly, SB 263,§1, eff. 9/20/2019.