How does a U.S. Notary Public differ from a Notario Publico?
A U.S. Notary Public is not the same as a Latin Notario Publico. In Latin American countries, a Notario Publico is a high-ranking official like a judge, or an attorney. Unlike a Notario Publico, a U.S. Notary Public is forbidden from preparing legal documents or giving advice on immigration or other matters, unless he or she is also an attorney.