Can a Maryland notary provide legal advice?

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Notaries public in Maryland are there to witness signatures, verify identity, and administer oaths or acknowledgments. They cannot interpret the law or give legal advice about what a document means or how it will affect your rights or obligations. What they can do is walk you through the notarial process: tell you what documents to bring, how to sign, whether you must appear in person, what forms of identification are acceptable, and what the notarial certificate will state. If you have questions about the legal consequences of the document, those questions should be directed to a licensed attorney.