Can a Notary Public Hold Another Concurrent Job?
Can notaries concurrently hold other jobs?
I see that nowadays many notaries engage in jobs other than notarization. Could you please clarify if notaries are allowed to hold concurrent jobs?
Answer:
Based on Point k Clause 1 Article 7 of the Law on Notarization 2014, it is stipulated: It is strictly forbidden for notaries and notarial practice organizations to commit the following acts: ... A notary simultaneously practicing in more than one notarial practice organization or holding another regular job. ...
According to Point c Clause 2 Article 15 of the Law on Notarization 2014, it is stipulated: A notary is relieved from office in the following cases: ... Holding another regular job.
Therefore, the above provisions strictly prohibit notaries from holding other regular jobs, and violators will be dismissed from their position. Based on the information you provided, we cannot determine whether these notaries are engaged in regular or irregular jobs, hence we cannot offer you the most accurate assistance. You may refer to the above provisions and the actual work situation of the notaries to determine whether these notaries are in violation of the regulations.
Can one notary practice in two notarial practice organizations?
Editorial board, I have a question. According to current legal regulations, is one notary allowed to practice in two notarial practice organizations at the same time?
Answer:
Article 7 of the Law on Notarization 2014 stipulates:
- It is strictly forbidden for notaries and notarial practice organizations to commit the following acts, including:
....
A notary simultaneously practicing in two or more notarial practice organizations or holding another regular job;
Accordingly, the above provision stipulates that a notary is only allowed to practice in one notarial practice organization. The notary must take responsibility for their work at that notarial practice organization.
Can a part-time bachelor’s degree holder participate in notary training courses?
I have a university degree in Information Technology, assigned to work in the clerical and archival department at Notary Public Office B. During my work, I pursued a part-time study and obtained a bachelor's degree in Law in August 2019. Am I eligible to enroll in a notary training course?
Answer:
According to Clause 23 Article 1 of the Law on Higher Education amended in 2018, it is stipulated as follows:
Learners who complete the training program, meet the output standards of the training level as stipulated, and fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of a learner will be awarded a degree at the corresponding training level by the head of the higher education institution.
This means that part-time, bridging, distance learning students, or regular students at universities will be awarded degrees at the equivalent training level upon graduation.
Therefore, your bachelor's degree in Law obtained through the part-time system is valued the same as a regular bachelor's degree.
In addition, Clause 1 Article 9 of the Law on Notarization 2014 stipulates that the condition for participants in notary training courses is: Having a bachelor's degree in law.
Therefore, you may enroll in notary training courses at notary training institutions with your bachelor's degree in Law obtained through the part-time system.
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