Sec. 44.50.061. - Unauthorized practice.

(a) A notary public who is not an attorney may complete but may not select notarial certificates, and may not assist another person in drafting, completing, selecting, or understanding a document or transaction requiring a notarial act.

(b) This section does not prohibit a notary public who is qualified in and, if required, licensed to practice, a particular profession from giving advice relating to matters in that professional field.

(c) A notary public may not make representations to have powers, qualifications, rights, or privileges that the office of notary public does not have.