Pennsylvania Notary Public Practice Exam

False advertising by a notary is considered a prohibited act because it undermines the integrity and trust that are fundamental to the role of a notary public. Notaries are expected to uphold a standard of honesty and transparency in their services; misleading representations can deceive the public and erode confidence in notarial acts. In many jurisdictions, including Pennsylvania, laws and regulations exist to protect the public from misconduct by notaries, which includes any form of deception or misrepresentation, such as false advertising. Therefore, any act of false advertising directly contravenes these ethical and legal standards, making it strictly prohibited.