What does a notary do?

Notaries are specialized legal professionals (as you may know) who ensure:

Notaries are specialized legal professionals (as you may know) who ensure:

  • Independent and expert legal services
  • Drafting legally correct documents
  • Legal agreements and contracts

What does a notary do?

Notaries are experts in:

  • Inheritance law
  • Real estate transactions
  • Contract mediation
  • Legal advisory

Core Activities

Notaries work in various areas such as:

Property Transfer

The notary carefully prepares documents to ensure property transfer proceeds legally and correctly. Learn more about when a house is definitely sold.

Mortgage and Property Transfer

Ensures correct recording of property transfer and mortgage conditions when buying a house.

Contract Guidance

Drafting and reviewing purchase agreements to ensure all legal aspects are covered.

Difference between Purchase Agreement and Transfer Deed

When you buy a property, specific legal documents are required:

When purchasing a house, two important documents are prepared:

Transfer Deed (title deed or deed of delivery)

When delivering a property, the notary will:

  • Formally record the property transfer
  • Arrange property registration
  • Check all legal details

Mortgage Deed

After concluding the mortgage, the mortgage deed is drawn up in which:

  • Terms are established
  • Securities are registered
  • Property rights are determined

Understanding notary costs and mortgage-specific fees helps you budget correctly.

Other Tasks of the Notary

Assistance with Inheritance

  • Drawing up declarations of inheritance
  • Arranging estate distribution
  • Supporting executor tasks

Help for Entrepreneurs

  • Legal support for business establishment
  • Advice on legal entity choice
  • Contract guidance
  • Support in personal legal situations
  • Help with prenuptial agreements
  • Registration of property agreements
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