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Some FAQS about a Notary Public

Updated: Jun 16, 2023


Who is a Notary ?

Notary is person appointed by the Central Government or state government under Notaries Act 1952. The Central Government may appoint a notary for the whole or any part of the country. Likewise, the state government may appoint a notary for the entire or for any part of the state. He is a public officer.


What are the functions of Notary ?


According Section 8 of notaries Act, 1952, A notary is to verify, authenticate, certify or attest the execution of any instrument

A notary's main functions are to administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate the execution of certain classes of documents, take acknowledgments of deeds and other conveyances, protest notes and bills of exchange, provide notice of foreign drafts, prepare marine or ship's protests in cases of damage, provide exemplifications and notarial copies, and perform certain other official acts depending on the jurisdiction.


Is Notarization necessary ?


To authorise / authenticate any legal document, identify the advocate's signature, Notarization is needed to be done on any legal document.

Who all should be present before the Notary ?

The Parties executing the legal document should be present before the Notary.


Few examples of documents which are Notarised:

Legal deeds and documents:

  • Affidavits, Undertakings, Declarations, No Objection Certificates etc

  • Indemnity Bonds

  • Power of Attorney

  • Property transfer documents etc Wills and trust deeds

  • Advanced directives

  • Custody and guardianship agreements

  • Executorships

  • Court documents

Business documents

  • Purchaser and Seller contracts

  • Articles of Incorporation

  • Commercial Leases

  • Employment contracts

  • Property construction and loan agreements

  • Software Development Contracts

  • E - Commerce Business Contracts

  • Non - Disclosure Contracts

  • Service Agreements


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