notariuszu

Notariusz, in Poland, is a civil-law notary, a legally trained professional who drafts and certifies notarial acts, authenticates signatures, and preserves notarial records. The notary's acts are public documents, serving as reliable evidence of legal facts and rights in private transactions.

Primary duties include drafting notarial deeds for real estate transfers, mortgage agreements, donations, wills and inheritance arrangements, and contracts related to corporate matters; certifying signatures and copies of documents; translating documents; advising clients on applicable law; and verifying the identity, capacity, and consent of participants.

Notariusz must hold a law degree, complete a specialized notarial training program, and pass a national examination. After appointment, notaries join the Notarial Chamber (Izba Notarialna) and operate from a private office (kancelaria notarialna) within a defined jurisdiction. Notarial fees are fixed or regulated by a tariff schedule set by the relevant authority.

Notaries act independently and impartially; their deeds have the status of public documents and enjoy strong evidentiary value. They are bound by professional secrecy and must maintain the official notarial archive (akta notarialne). In Poland and other civil-law jurisdictions, notarial acts facilitate civil transactions; in international dealings, they may be used alongside instruments like apostilles for cross-border recognition.