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# Can a notary help prepare legal documents or give legal advice?

No. Unless the notary is a licensed attorney, they **cannot**:
• draft legal documents,
• advise on legal matters, including immigration, or
• charge fees for those activities.

|| Citation: MCA 1‑5‑625(3)–(4)