A non-attorney notary who advertises notarial services in a language other than English must include the required disclaimer in that same language.
Using foreign-language terms that imply the notary is an attorney licensed to practice law is prohibited.
A first violation of Executive Law §135-b may expose the violator to a civil penalty of up to $1,000.
Executive Law §135-b applies in the same way to attorneys-at-law admitted to practice in New York.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Executive Law §135-b(1); Judiciary Law restrictions
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Executive Law §135-b applies in the same way to attorneys-at-law admitted to practice in New York.
Detailed Explanation
Attorneys admitted to practice in New York are expressly carved out of this section. Executive Law §135-b(1) says the section does not apply to attorneys-at-law admitted to practice in New York, while subdivisions (2)-(5) impose disclaimer, language-use, and penalty rules on non-attorney notaries. For contrast, Judiciary Law restrictions on unauthorized practice remain important for non-attorneys, but §135-b itself has the attorney exemption.
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