The notarial act is a public document in which the notary attests to facts, circumstances, acts, or statements that take place in their presence or that they themselves verify. Unlike public deeds, the notarial act does not necessarily create or modify rights: its main function is to provide authentic evidence of a reality.
What is a notarial act for?
A notarial act serves to certify facts and situations with reinforced probative value, as the notary is a public official who provides public faith for what they certify. Its content is presumed to be truthful and is difficult to refute in court.
Common cases where a notarial act is needed:
- Act of notoriety: to certify notorious facts, such as possession of a property or ownership of an asset without a written title
- Act of statements: to record declarations by individuals (useful in complicated inheritances, commercial disputes)
- Act of demand: to formally demand that someone fulfill an obligation
- Act of deposit: to deposit documents, objects, or sums of money with legal guarantees
- Act of verification: to certify the condition of a property, the existence of certain documentation, or the content of a website at a given time
- Act of meeting: for the notary to certify the proceedings of a shareholders' meeting or owners' association assembly
Can a notarial act be done online?
It depends on the type of act. Acts of statements, demand, or deposit can be processed with the grantor appearing via videoconference. However, some acts require the notary's physical presence at the location of the facts (for example, an act of status or on-site verification of a property).
At Notaría Online, we advise you on what type of act you need in your case and whether it can be processed electronically.
How much does a notarial act cost?
The fees for a notarial act are regulated by the notarial tariff and vary according to the type of act and its complexity. A simple act of statements may cost between 50 and 150 euros. More complex acts (deposit, notoriety, meeting) have a higher cost. Request a personalized quote at Notaría Online.