What is a Notary?

A notary is an impartial official authorized to draft authentic documents, also known as notarial deeds. These deeds formalize agreements between parties and their legal consequences. A notary is appointed by the king and must take an official oath to perform duties honestly, impartially, and accurately, strictly adhering to legislation and maintaining confidentiality about the contents of the deeds. This legislation is outlined in the Notarial Profession Act and is binding for all members and bodies of the Royal Notarial Association (KNB).

What Does a Notary Do? Notaries draft deeds in various legal areas, including:

Personal and Family Law

• Partnership agreements
• Cohabitation contracts
• Divorce deeds
• Wills
• Inheritance declarations
• Powers of attorney

Real Estate Law

• Property purchase deeds
• Mortgage deeds
• Auction deeds
• Transfer of property deeds

Corporate Law

• Deeds of incorporation (companies, foundations, associations)
• Amendments to articles of association
• Deeds of transfer and issuance of shares
• Legal mergers

In addition to drafting official documents, notaries conduct legal research, safeguard the storage of deeds, and ensure each deed has a certified copy (known as a "grosse").

Where to Find a Notary in Curaçao? Notaries operate from notary offices located across the island. Some of the notary offices in Curaçao include:

• Notarispraktijk Hu-A-Ng B.V.
  • Mercuriusstraat 15
  • huang@nphuang.com
  • +5999 462 8111
• Notaris Roos N.V.
  • Kaya Flamboyan 14A
  • info@novaroos.com
  • +5999 737 1117
• Simon & Steenbaar
  • Kaya Flamboyan 14A
  • info@simon-steenbaar.com
  • +5999 737 1117
• Burgers & Fung a – Loi
  • Neptunusweg 52
  • info@burgersfungaloi.com
  • +5999 737 0877
• Notariskantoor Alexander & Simon
  • Gaitoweg 2
  • antilleslaw@alexander-simon.com
  • +5999 737 1111
• Notariskantoor Palm & Senior
  • Polaris 31
  • +5999 461 3199
• Notariskantoor Kleinmoedig en Naaldijk
  • Caracasbaaiweg 125
  • notary@cura.net
  • +5999 465 4900
• Notariskantoor Van der Plank
  • Schottegatweg Oost 191
  • notaris@cura.net
  • +5999 461 6833
• Notariskantoor Smeets
  • De Rouvilleweg 39
  • smeets@smeets.an
  • +5999 462 8111
• Notaris Chatlein
  • Rooi Catootjeweg 16
  • notaris@chatlein.com
  • +5999 738 1414

How to Become a Notary? To become a notary, you must complete a bachelor's and master's degree in notarial law at a university, followed by six years of practical experience as a candidate notary. During this period, you work under the supervision of a fully licensed notary.

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