Notaries; prohibition on certain advertising, investigation by Attorney General.
Approved by Governor-Chapter 763 (effective 7/1/2026)
Summary
The bill prohibits any Virginia notary public from offering legal advice on immigration matters, representing people in immigration proceedings, or using titles such as “notario,” “notario publico,” or “licenciado” that suggest they are lawyers. It also requires anyone advertising immigration assistance to post a bilingual disclaimer that they are not attorneys or DOJ‑accredited representatives. Violations carry increased civil penalties and can be enforced by the Attorney General.
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