Services of the notary

The notary's job description covers a wide range of topics related to transactions and permits. It is also possible to hire a notary to help settle disputes.

What do I need a notary for?

Notaries are a neutral intermediary. They notarise, certify and thus ensure the highest degree of legal certainty

Notaries are lawyers who administer oaths, take affidavits, and notarize signatures on documents. They are authorized by the state to witness and certify the authenticity of a variety of legal documents. In many cases, a notary’s seal and signature can be used as proof of a document’s validity. Notaries play an important role in the public interest by ensuring that all legal documents are properly signed and notarized to protect consumers from fraud and deception.

Frequently asked questions

Notaries help to form legal relationships and mediate between the interests of individuals or organizations. They certify signatures and other documents and notarize all types of documents.

No, the notary does not have to be close to where you live. In most cases, it is advisable to hire a notary from your region so that he or she is familiar with local laws and customs.

All notaries are responsible for you. Your notary may be the same person who witnesses the signing of your document, but if he is not, he must still ensure that your documents are filed correctly and registered in the correct jurisdiction.

A health care proxy is useful if you are not sure you want to be involved in the decision-making process and want someone else to make those decisions for you. In this case, it is best to appoint someone as your proxy who has your best interests in mind.

To become a notary in Germany, you must first be admitted as a lawyer or judge. Then you must complete training with a notary public and pass the state examination. Once you are licensed, you must register with the state and fill out an application for a license. Once your application is approved, you become a notary public. In Germany, there is no procedure to become a notary public. The only way to become a notary is to be appointed by the German government under special circumstances.

The notaries are paid after signing the contract. Preliminary consultation and drafting of the contract are included in the total price. If you are not sure, ask your notary for more information. The total price depends on several factors, including the type of document to be notarized, the number of documents to be notarized, and whether or not you have a preliminary meeting with your notary. The price will also depend on the location of the signing and the amount of time the notary has available. Please contact your local notary for more information on fees.

When you buy a home, you need to make sure the seller is who they say they are. This is where a notary comes in. A notary acts as an impartial witness to the signing of documents and provides you with an official record of those documents.

You should choose your notary based on his or her qualifications, experience, and location.

The best way to find a notary is to contact the secretary of state or district office in your state. There you can find out which notaries are registered in your area. You can also search online for a list of notaries in your area. You can find a list of all German notaries at https://www.notar.de/notarsuche/notarsuche.

Under German law, a notary can notarize anywhere in Germany. However, the location must be accessible to the notary and his client. If necessary, the notary can make arrangements with other parties (e.g., a local police station) so that he can perform the notarization in a safe environment.

It depends on what you want to achieve. If it is a legal problem, you should consult a lawyer. If this is not the case, a notary may be better suited to help you. Notaries can do everything from certifying the authenticity of documents to notarizing signatures on legal papers.

Wenn Sie jedoch rechtliche Hilfe benötigen, ist es ratsam, einen Anwalt zu konsultieren. Ein Notar kann Sie nicht rechtlich beraten oder Sie vor Gericht vertreten.

Real Estate

The notary’s task is to advise buyers and sellers properly on such an important transaction as the real estate purchase contract, so that they conclude a legally secure agreement. As a neutral and independent advisor, the notary keeps an eye on the interests of all parties and ensures fair and balanced arrangements. After the notarization of the purchase contract, the notary takes care of the smooth execution of the contract.

Company

As an entrepreneur, high demands are placed on you every day. When making business decisions, you have to take into account not only business aspects, but also legal aspects. The notary advises you comprehensively on all legal issues – from the foundation of your company to the implementation of structural measures to company succession.

Marriage, Partnership, Family

The regulations that the notary draws up with you in a marriage or partnership contract or in separation and divorce agreements are as individual as your personal family situation.

Inheritance and donation

German inheritance law offers you the opportunity to structure your asset succession largely individually. However, the so-called compulsory portion claims of close relatives in particular can set limits to your freedom of design. In consultation with you, the notary will find the right solution for you individually and implement it in a legally secure manner. The notary will also advise you comprehensively on the transfer of assets during life.

Health Care Proxy​

A health care power of attorney is a document that allows you to designate a person, your proxy, to make important decisions for you in the areas of property and health care, including living wills, when you can no longer speak for yourself. Careful selection and clear wording of the power of attorney are critical to ensure that your own wishes are respected and carried out.

Conciliation and mediation

Disputes are always a problem. Whether they occur after contracts have been concluded, during their execution, or in the course of their preparation and conclusion, they can lead to significant costs and have a negative impact on business relations.

As a rule, disputes can be avoided if a notary is consulted as part of the contract conclusion process. Professional advice from a notary can help the contracting parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. In addition, disputes can also be avoided by involving a notary both in the drafting and conclusion of contracts and in their execution.

In all these phases, the notary acts independently and impartially – unlike lawyers, who are bound by client confidentiality. This means that the notary takes into account the interests of both parties, while the lawyer has to represent the interests of only one party.