In many Spanish-speaking countries, a notario público may perform duties of an attorney. In the United States, a notary public has limited clerical duties, such as witnessing signatures and certifying copies. In 2018 Nevada’s attorney general warned immigrants: “The term “Notario Publico” is not recognized in the United States.”
The warning added that notaries in the United States “cannot practice law, give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.” The attorney general called the use of the title to imply legal training a scam.