notario

🧠 What does notario mean?

A notario is a public official appointed by the state to authenticate documents, administer oaths, and witness signatures. In civil law countries like Spain and many Latin American nations, a notario holds a position of significant legal authority and is responsible for ensuring the legality and validity of certain transactions, such as property sales, wills, and business contracts. Their role is distinct from a notary public in common law systems, often involving more extensive legal knowledge and responsibilities.

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• Para comprar una casa, es necesario firmar la escritura ante un notario público.
  To buy a house, it is necessary to sign the deed before a public notary.
• El contrato social de la empresa debe ser legalizado por el notario.
  The company's articles of incorporation must be legalized by the notary.
• Se necesita la presencia de un notario para validar el testamento.
  The presence of a notary is needed to validate the will.
• El notario revisó detenidamente todos los documentos de la fusión.
  The notary carefully reviewed all the documents for the merger.

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🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "notario"

Synonyms: escribano, fedatario

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