News CNUE, 2 April 2019
The European Notaries’ Directory gets a makeover
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The Council of the Notariats of the European Union unveiled on 2 April the new version of its European Directory of Notaries. Created in 2011 and available in 23 languages, the directory lists some 40,000 notaries in Europe across the 22 EU countries with a notarial system. It provides access to the contact details of notaries and also indicates the languages spoken by the notary. In short, it is the ideal tool for citizens seeking the help of a notary for their international transactions, such as buying a property, settling an estate or setting up a company.
The user-friendly technical infrastructure makes it even easier for the user to find the information he or she is looking for quickly. First, the visitor has to fill in at least one of the following search criteria: location (country, region, city, etc.), language spoken or name of the notary. They can then consult a list of notaries corresponding to their criteria with a geolocation of their offices. Once they have made their choice, visitors have access to the notary’s contact details: postal address, telephone number, e-mail address, website, etc. If they wish, they can request an appointment by filling in a contact form. Thus, thanks to the directory, the citizen will be able, for example, to find a notary in Rome who speaks French and will be able to help him with his procedures on the spot.
Pierre-Luc Vogel, President of CNUE, said:
The European Directory of Notaries is the result of a long-standing partnership with the European Union, which has provided financial support for its production. Just like the European institutions, we strive to develop tools to facilitate the cross-border procedures of citizens. The European Directory of Notaries is a concrete demonstration of this commitment.
News CNUE, 17 May 2018
Launch of the “Authentic Acts in Europe” website
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The Notaries of Europe open a new information website for the general public > Authentic instruments in Europe
Produced with the financial support of the European Commission (EU Justice Programme 2014-2017) and the support of the European Notarial Network, this site provides information on the probative value of authentic instruments drawn up in the 22 EU countries where notaries are active in matters of succession and family law. This information is available in French, English and the language of the country concerned.
Facilitating access to law: a commitment by Notaries of Europe
Making justice more efficient in Europe is a priority objective for the Notaries of Europe. This is why they provide European citizens with resources that enable them to better understand their rights. The following websites, which are the result of their joint work, provide information to thousands of citizens every year:
Establishing authentic instruments: the notary’s mission
With the “Authentic acts in Europe” website, the Notaries of Europe wish to raise public awareness of the essence of their function: to confer authenticity on the legal acts and contracts they draw up for their clients. Notaries carry out this task on behalf of the State, which grants them the status of public officer. Like court decisions, authentic instruments are enforceable, which allows the contracting parties to enforce their obligations directly without having to go to court. Moreover, unlike private deeds, the authentic instrument has a higher probative value which is binding on judges, the administration and third parties.
