Minnesota § 359.062 - NOTICE; LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 359.062 — NOTICE; LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 359.062. NOTICE; LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH
(a) A notary public who is not an attorney who advertises the services of a notary public in a language other than English, whether by radio, television, signs, pamphlets, newspapers, or other written communication, with the exception of a single desk plaque, shall post or otherwise include with the advertisement a notice in English and the language in which the advertisement appears. This notice must be of a conspicuous size, if in writing, and must state: "I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN MINNESOTA AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE." If the advertisement is by radio or television, the statement may be modified but must include substantially the same message.
(b) A notary public who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 359.062
What does Minnesota Statutes § 359.062 cover?
Section 359.062 ("NOTICE; LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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