Which statement is true about immigration specialists advertising as notaries?

• A. They may advertise that they are a notary public.
• B. They may not advertise that they are a notary public.
• C. They may advertise as Notario Publico.
• D. They may advertise and offer legal advice.

Answer: (B)

Advertising as a notary public implies official authority to perform notarial acts, which only a person commissioned as a notary may have. If an immigration specialist isn’t a commissioned notary, presenting themselves as a notary public is misleading and violates Georgia’s rules on notary advertising. The public relies on that designation to know who can legally witness, certify, or administer oaths, so misrepresenting status can lead to disciplinary action or penalties.

Beyond that, notaries aren’t permitted to give legal advice, only to carry out specific notarial duties. So immigration specialists should not present themselves as notaries or promise legal guidance under that title unless they actually hold a valid notary commission.