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Website advertising rules for notaries in Texas

Notaries answer to their regulator's advertising and conduct rules as well as to privacy law. This is what Texas Government Code §406.017 (notary advertising) means for your website: testimonials, claims, fees, titles and the details you must show. It applies only to sites of that profession, and only where you are licensed. For the general laws every site in Texas must follow, see Texas's laws.

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Texas Government Code §406.017 (notary advertising)

In force, with the translation carve-out in (a-1).

Who it covers: Texas notaries public. Set by the Texas Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit.

What it requires of a website or app (4)

  • Do not state or imply that the notary is a Texas-licensed attorneyAI review§406.017(a)(1)
  • Do not use "notario" or "notario publico" to advertise notary servicesAI review§406.017(a)(4)
  • Advertising in a language other than English carries a conspicuous notice in English and that language, with the statutory fee schedule and the statement "I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN TEXAS AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE." (if the site advertises notary services in a language other than English)AI review§406.017(a)(5), (b)
  • Do not offer to prepare documents or represent anyone in immigration or administrative proceedings for payAI review§406.017(a)(2)-(3)

Sources:Tex. Gov't Code §406.017

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