OAR 137-020-0600
Misrepresentation of Notarial Powers; Notice of Notarial Powers and Fees

(1)

As used in this section: “Notary public” means any person certified by the State of Oregon to provide notarial services as specified by ORS 194.005 to 194.200 and 194.505 to 194.595 who is not a member of the Oregon State Bar and who is not otherwise authorized by federal law to practice, serve as a representative or appear in immigration matters.

(2)

It is unfair or deceptive in trade or commerce for a notary public to make an express or implied representation of powers, qualifications, rights or privileges that the notary public does not have, including but not limited to the power to provide advice of any kind on legal or immigration matters.

(3)

It is unfair or deceptive in trade or commerce for a notary public to make an express or implied representation that the notary public is a “notario publico,” or a “notario,” or to advertise notarial services in a language other than English, unless the representation or advertisement clearly and conspicuously includes the following in the language of the representation or advertisement and in English:

(a)

A statement, “I am not licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon, and I am not permitted to give legal advice on immigration or other legal matters or accept fees for legal advice”; and

(b)

The fees for notarial acts specified under ORS 194.164.

(4)

It is unfair or deceptive in trade or commerce for a notary public who makes an express or implied representation that the notary public is a “notario publico,” or a “notario,” or who advertises notarial services in a language other than English to fail to clearly and conspicuously post a sign containing the information specified in subsection (3)(a) and (3)(b) of this rule in a publicly accessible area of the notary’s place of business.

Source: Rule 137-020-0600 — Misrepresentation of Notarial Powers; Notice of Notarial Powers and Fees, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=137-020-0600 (accessed May 26, 2025).

137–020–0010
Trade Practices Act 137–020–0015
Misleading Use of “Free” Offers and Rebates 137–020–0020
Motor Vehicle Price and Sales Disclosure 137–020–0025
Mobile Home Consignment 137–020–0030
Updating 137–020–0040
Adoption of FTC Used Car Rule, Federal Truth-in-Lending Act, and Federal Consumer Leasing Law 137–020–0050
Motor Vehicle Advertising 137–020–0100
Plain Language 137–020–0150
Gasoline Price Advertising 137–020–0160
Sales Practices 137–020–0200
Definitions 137–020–0201
Registration 137–020–0202
Filing Information 137–020–0203
Information to Be Provided Each Prospective Purchaser 137–020–0205
Refusal to Issue or Renew Registration 137–020–0250
Loan Brokers and Misleading Activities 137–020–0261
Novel-Infectious-Coronavirus-Related Representations Regarding Health Benefits of Goods 137–020–0300
Unordered Real Estate, Goods, or Services 137–020–0410
Definitions and Exemptions 137–020–0420
Rules of Unique Application to Contests 137–020–0430
Rules of Unique Application to Sweepstakes 137–020–0440
Prohibitions Applicable to All Promotions (Including Schemes, Sweepstakes, and Contest) 137–020–0460
Requests for Removal from Sweepstakes Promotion Mailing List 137–020–0505
Manufactured Dwelling Rules 137–020–0520
Definitions 137–020–0535
Unfair Trade Practices 137–020–0550
Manufactured Dwelling Purchase Agreement 137–020–0565
Landlord’s Written Site Improvement Disclosure Statement 137–020–0600
Misrepresentation of Notarial Powers 137–020–0705
Purpose 137–020–0707
Definitions 137–020–0709
Standards and Guidelines for Mediation 137–020–0711
Mediator Qualifications and Training 137–020–0713
Costs of Participation, Collection of Data 137–020–0800
Definitions 137–020–0805
Unfair and Deceptive Acts in Mortgage Loan Servicing

May 26, 2025

Rule 137-020-0600's source at or​.us