Florida’s New Law on Immigration Advertising: What Notaries Can and Can’t Say

In June 2025, Florida passed a new law aimed at protecting immigrant communities from misleading advertising. Known as House Bill 915, this legislation specifically limits how notaries and businesses can market immigration-related services.

If you’re an immigrant in Florida or someone working with immigration documents, this law matters to you. Here’s what it means and how it protects families like yours.

1. Why the Law Was Passed

For years, immigrant communities have been misled by people calling themselves “notarios” and advertising services that make them seem like attorneys. In countries such as Mexico or Colombia, a “notario” is a licensed legal professional. In the U.S., a notary is not an attorney.

This difference has caused heartbreaking cases where families lost thousands of dollars or damaged their immigration process by trusting the wrong person.

2. What the Law Says

Under Florida’s new law, notaries are no longer allowed to advertise or promote immigration services in ways that could confuse or mislead the public.

Specifically:

• Notaries cannot call themselves “notarios públicos” or use wording that implies legal training.

• They cannot claim to be able to prepare immigration forms or offer legal advice, unless they are licensed attorneys or accredited representatives.

• Any advertisement in Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages must include a clear disclaimer that the notary is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice.

3. How This Protects Immigrants

This law helps families by:

• Making it easier to spot scams.

• Reducing misleading ads that promise fast results.

• Ensuring that only qualified professionals give legal immigration guidance.

It’s one more step toward protecting vulnerable communities from being taken advantage of.

4. What Stone Notary Can Do For You

At Stone Notary, we are clear about our role. We don’t give legal advice. What we do is ensure your immigration-related documents are notarized correctly and legally. That means:

• Witnessing your signature on affidavits, powers of attorney, or consent forms.

• Notarizing translations when required.

• Helping prepare documents for apostille or authentication if they are being used overseas.

• Providing mobile service so you don’t have to travel.

We stay within the law so that you stay protected.

5. The Bottom Line

Immigration paperwork is stressful enough. Don’t let confusing ads or misleading promises put your family at risk. With Florida’s new law, you can feel more secure knowing there are clear rules in place.

At Stone Notary, our promise is simple: professionalism, honesty, and clarity. We handle your documents with care while respecting the boundaries of what a notary can and cannot do.

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