Notariaat
Notariaat refers to the notary profession and the system surrounding notaries in civil-law countries, notably the Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium). Notaries are licensed legal professionals who draft, authenticate and preserve notarial deeds (notariële akten) and provide tailored legal advice. The notarial act has a public character and, as a formal record, bears probative value and often is required for the validity or enforcement of certain transactions.
Core functions include drafting and authenticating deeds related to real estate transfers and mortgages, wills and
Notaries operate as independent, impartial professionals. They must respect client confidentiality and act in the public
The notariaat is adapting to digital practice, including electronic signatures and online notarial records, while preserving