CT HB05513

Notaries public are prohibited from offering or providing legal advice in immigration matters or representing persons in immigration proceedings unless they are admitted as an attorney in Connecticut or authorized under 8 CFR 292.2 to practice immigration law, effective October 1, 2013

Notaries public cannot use or advertise the titles "notario" or "notario publico" unless they are admitted as a Connecticut attorney or provide written notice that they are not licensed as an attorney in the state

Violations of these restrictions constitute a violation of Connecticut General Statutes section 51-88(a) and are subject to the penalties outlined in section 51-88(b)