8227.1. Unlawful acts by one not a notary public; misdemeanor

It shall be a misdemeanor for any person who is not a duly commissioned, qualified, and acting notary public for the State of California to do any of the following:

1. Represent or hold himself or herself out to the public or to any person as being entitled to act as a notary public

2. Assume, use or advertise the title of notary public in such a manner as to convey the impression that the person is a notary public.

3. Purport to act as a notary public.