A person who is NOT a duly commissioned notary public advertises their services as a notary public to convey the impression they are legitimate. In relation to standard documents, what is the classification of this crime?

AI Explanation

Unlawful acts by non-notary. According to Gov. Code section 8227.1, it shall be a misdemeanor for any person who is not a duly commissioned, qualified, and acting notary public to represent or hold themselves out to the public as being entitled to act as a notary public.