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Notary Public and Notarial Services
Confused about attorneys, advocates, conveyancers, and notaries in South Africa? Learn the differences, billing methods, and when to consult each professional.
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To gain full legal recognition and enforceability against third parties, a long term lease contract must be reduced to writing and registered in the deeds registry. This formal process transforms the lease from a personal right into a real right, meaning it attaches to the land itself—not just to the agreement between the original landlord and tenant.
A notarial bond is a form of security that allows a creditor to register a legal right over a debtor’s movable property—without taking physical possession of it. It is executed before a notary public and registered in the Deeds Office, giving the bondholder a real right of security enforceable against third parties.
In South Africa, legal documents often require official certification or verification. Two professionals who perform these duties are a Notary Public and a Commissioner of Oaths—but despite some similarities in their roles, they are not interchangeable.
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