If an advertisement is made by radio or television, what must be included?

• A. The same notice as written, stating the notary is not an attorney and may not give legal advice.
• B. No notice required.
• C. Only the notary's name and contact information.
• D. A different disclaimer.

Answer: (A)

Advertising notary services on radio or TV must include the disclaimer that the notary is not an attorney and may not give legal advice. This notice is required and must appear in broadcast ads just as it does in written notices. The reason is that notaries perform acts like acknowledgments and oaths, but they cannot provide legal counsel, so the public must be clearly informed of the limit of services. This helps prevent confusion and keeps advertising compliant with the rules. Simply providing a name and contact information isn’t enough, and using a different disclaimer wouldn’t meet the requirement.