What Is Unauthorized Practice of Law?

Prohibited conduct in which a non-attorney notary gives legal advice, charges fees for legal advice, or prepares legal documents for others.

Unauthorized Practice of Law across 3 exams

Unauthorized Practice of Law appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

NY Notary
Prohibited conduct in which a non-attorney notary gives legal advice, charges fees for legal advice, or prepares legal documents for others.
CA Notary
Actions a non-attorney notary is forbidden to take — giving legal advice, charging fees for legal advice, or preparing legal documents for others.
PA Notary
Conduct barred to a non-attorney notary, including giving legal advice, charging fees for legal advice, or preparing legal documents for others.