California Notary License Practice Exam

For what service may a non-attorney notary (qualified & bonded as an immigration consultant) charge up to $10?

1. Giving legal advice on immigration matters

2. Completing a person's immigration application

3. Translating documents from another language

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Completing a person's immigration application

A non-attorney notary who is also a qualified and bonded immigration consultant is permitted to charge a fee of up to $10 for completing a person's immigration application. This service falls within the scope of the duties allowed for an immigration consultant, which includes assisting clients with filling out forms related to immigration processes. While properly completing immigration applications is a common service that consultants provide, it's important to note that they are specifically restricted from offering legal advice. This distinction is crucial because the provision of legal advice requires a licensed attorney, and offering such advice could lead to legal repercussions for individuals who are not licensed to practice law. Therefore, the action of completing a person's immigration application is permissible and can be charged for, whereas providing legal opinions or translating documents may not align with the limited role of a non-attorney in this context.