Can a Notary Public Practice at Two Different Units? Can an Heir Become a Partner Notary Public?

Are Notaries Allowed to Practice at Two Different Units?

According to the law on notarization, are notaries allowed to practice from two different notarial practice organizations? These two organizations are different, in different localities, and in different provinces.

Answer:

Based on Point k, Clause 1, Article 7 of the Notarization Law 2014, the prohibited acts are stipulated as follows:

Notaries are prohibited from practicing at two or more notarial practice organizations simultaneously or concurrently holding other regular jobs.

Thus, each notary is only allowed to practice at one notarial practice organization.

Can a Heir Become a Partner Notary?

I have a question regarding a case in a notary office, where if a partner notary dies and there is an heir, does the heir automatically become a partner notary? This person already holds a notary certificate.

Answer:

Based on Clause 2, Article 27 of the Notarization Law 2014, the stipulation is as follows:

In the case where a partner notary of the notary office dies or is declared dead by the court, the heir of the partner notary is entitled to the value of the assets at the notary office after deducting the notary's liabilities. The heir may become a partner notary of the notary office if they are a notary and accepted by the remaining partner notaries.

Thus, if this person is also a notary and the heir of the partner notary, they must still be accepted by the remaining partner notaries to become a partner notary.

Authority to Temporarily Suspend a Notary's Practice?

Which authority has the power to temporarily suspend a notary's practice according to the notarization law?

Answer:

Based on Clause 1, Article 24 of the Notarization Law 2014, the stipulation is as follows:

The Department of Justice where the notary registers their practice decides to temporarily suspend the notary’s practice in the following cases:

- The notary is being prosecuted;- The notary is being subjected to administrative measures.

Thus, the authority with the power to temporarily suspend a notary’s practice is the Department of Justice.

Respectfully!