Offenses involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit

Offenses involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit. A. Conviction of offenses involving a lack of honesty or elements of falsehood and fraud will be considered to be evidence of a lack of honesty, integrity, competence, or reliability to act as a notary public, regardless of the jurisdiction in which the crimes were committed. B. The Secretary of State will consider all convictions or comparable dispositions obtained in the courts of the United States, the State or any other state, territory, possession, or country involving fraud, dishonesty, or deceit.