2018 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 16 - Notaries Public
Part 2 - Consumer Protection
§ 8-16-201. Notice that notary public is not an attorney.
(a) (1) A notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state who advertises in any language the person's services as a notary public by radio, television, signs, pamphlets, newspapers, telephone directory or other written or oral communication, or in any other matter, shall include with such advertisement the notice set forth in this section in English and in the language used in the advertisement. The notice shall be of conspicuous size and shall state:
- "I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, AND I MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE."
(2) An advertisement on radio or television must include substantially the same message.
(b) A notary public who is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this state is prohibited from advising or assisting in selecting or completing forms affecting or relating to a person's immigration status, unless that conduct is specifically authorized by federal law.
