Section 33-42-13-4 - Notario publico deception(a) A person who knowingly or intentionally:(1) advertises notarial services without using the statement described in section 3(d) of this chapter;(2) advertises notarial services while claiming to be an expert on immigration matters without being a designated entity as described in 8 CFR 245 a.11; or(3) accepts payment in exchange for providing legal advice or any other assistance that requires legal analysis, judgment, or interpretation of the law; commits notario publico deception, a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that a notary public is also licensed to practice law in Indiana.Amended by P.L. 59-2018,SEC. 59, eff. 7/1/2019.Added by P.L. 128-2017,SEC. 21, eff. 7/1/2018.