The notary’s obligations
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Updated on Tuesday 7 November 2017
Responsibilities and obligations of a notary
The notary's obligations: to insure the monetary consequences of its activity with an insurance company known to be creditworthy and be responsible towards all clients.
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Updated on Tuesday 2 December 2025
How to settle a dispute with a notary? Client redress and notary checks
The notary chosen by a client is obliged to be loyal. Its integrity, rigor, professional secrecy and duty to advise lead to regular checks carried out under the authority of the Public Prosecutor.
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A question ? Need help ?
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Do I have the right to change my notary when I have already made a last living gift to him 15 years ago? Do you have to justify this request? Notary David Ambrosiano answers your questions on BFM Business's "Le Club du Droit / Passez-moi le notaire" program. The answer…
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Yes. For the fees associated with a gift deed, the notary's fees are calculated based on the full value of the property. This applies even when the donor retains the usufruct of the property (art. A444-67 C. com.).
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Yes. Only the notary who holds the will (to whom your father entrusted it) is the custodian of the original. As soon as he is informed of the testator’s death, he must immediately draw up a report of opening and condition of the will, specifying the circumstances of its deposit…
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Do I have the right to change my notary when I have already made a last living gift to him 15 years ago? Do you have to justify this request? Notary David Ambrosiano answers your questions on BFM Business's "Le Club du Droit / Passez-moi le notaire" program. The answer…
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Yes. The French Commercial Code (Articles A444-53 et seq.) sets out the notary’s fees, known as emoluments, which represent the notary’s remuneration. However, the total cost of a donation deed includes several other components: Registration duties (droits d’enregistrement) payable to the tax authorities; Value Added Tax (VAT) applicable to certain…