Notary Cost Estimates for Various Activities

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What does a notary cost?

The cost of a notary depends on your question and situation. On average, a notary costs €105 per hour. Having a collaboration contract drawn up costs around €150 to €300, and a will between €150 to €300. Having a mortgage deed drawn up by a notary costs €500 to €1,200.

Hourly rate notary 2023

What does a notary cost per hour? A notary's hourly rate is on average €105 per hour. The hourly rate depends on the work you have done. For example, transferring a house or preparing a purchase contract.

When is an hourly rate charged? In principle, a notary always calculates his fee based on hourly rates. On top of this, there are other costs, such as registration fees or material costs.

Because every notary uses a different hourly rate, it is always wise to compare notary fees. Ask for free and non-binding quotes now!

Notary costs

A notary looks at the work to draw deeds (and what notarial deeds you want to have drawn up) and your situation. Drawing up a cohabitation contract costs approximately €180. Do you want to set up a private limited company? Then you should expect notary fees between €200 and €400.

Are you selling or buying a property?

Drawing up a purchase contract costs an average of €600 to €1,200. The notarial transfer of the property costs approximately between €600, and €1,600. In case a mortgage deed is drawn, you should consider an average of €500 to €1,200. Read more about notary fees when buying a house.

Notary Fees Table

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Cohabitation contract

Do you want to buy a house together with your partner? If so, many banks require a cohabitation contract. First, you need to visit a notary to draw up a legally valid deed.

What notary fees should you take into account? A notary's fees for a cohabitation contract are between €180 and €300.

Will

In your will, you lay down what should happen to your possessions, house, money, and other assets when you die. A notary draws up your will and ensures legal provisions so that your estate is arranged exactly as you want.

A notary's fees for drawing up a will are on average €150 to €300.

Purchase contract

When selling or buying a property, drawing up a purchase contract is one of those things. Even though it is not compulsory, this contract contains all the key agreements the buyer and seller make. Because it is a legal document, it is wise to have it drawn up by an expert. The notary draws up the contract between €600 and €1,200.

Transfer of property

When you buy or sell a house, the transfer always takes place at a notary's office. The notary checks whether the property can actually be transferred and ensures that all legal matters are properly arranged. Learn more about what a notary does during the transfer process.