An immigration consultant who is ALSO a notary public advertises heavily on the radio. During the advertisement, they state 'I am an immigration consultant and a commissioned notary public.' What law did they violate?

An Immigration Consultant Who Is Also A Notary Public Advertises Heavily – CA Notary Exam Practice

They charged an illegal fee.

They violated the ban on advertising as a notary public while promoting themselves as an immigration consultant.

They failed to post a bond.

They used literal translation.

Official source: 2026 California Notary Public Handbook (2026)

Reference: Gov. Code section 8223

Source checked September 7, 2026

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Correct Answer

B. They violated the ban on advertising as a notary public while promoting themselves as an immigration consultant.

Detailed Explanation

Immigration consultant advertising ban. Gov. Code section 8223 strictly prohibits anyone who holds themselves out as an immigration specialist or consultant from advertising in any manner whatsoever that they are a notary public.

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