American Samoa § 31.0328 - Unauthorized practice of law.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0328 — Unauthorized practice of law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0328. Unauthorized practice of law.
(a) If notarial certificate wording is not provided or indicated for a document, a non-attorney notary shall not determine the type of notarial act or certificate to be used. (b) A non-attorney notary shall not assist another person in drafting, completing, selecting, or understanding a document or transaction requiring a notarial act. (c) This section does not preclude a notary who is duly qualified, trained, or experienced in a particular industry or professional field from selecting, drafting, completing, or advising on a document or certificate related to a matter within that industry or field. (d) A notary shall not claim to have powers, qualifications, rights, or privileges that the office of a notary does not provide, including the power to counsel on immigration matters. (e) A non-attorney notary who advertises notarial services in a language other than English shall include in the advertisement, notice, letterhead, or sign the following, prominently displayed in the same language: (1) the statement: “I am not an attorney and have no authority to give advice on immigration or other legal matters”; and (2) the fees for notarial acts specified in section 31.0330(a). (f) A notary may not use the term “notario publico” or any equivalent non-English term in any business card, advertisement, notice, or sign.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0328
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0328 cover?
Section 31.0328 ("Unauthorized practice of law.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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