| THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY No. 53/2014/QH13 | THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness |
LAW ON NOTARIZATION
Pursuant to the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;
The National Assembly promulgates the Law on Notarization,
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of regulation
This Law provides for notaries, notarial practice organizations, notarial practice, notarization procedures and state management of notarization.
Article 2. Interpretation of terms
In this Law, the terms below are construed as follows:
1. Notarization means the written certification by a notary of a notarial practice organization of the authenticity and lawfulness of a contract or another civil transaction (below referred to as contract or transaction) or of the accuracy, lawfulness and conformity with social ethics of the Vietnamese or foreign-language translation of a paper or document (below referred to as translation) which is prescribed by law or voluntarily requested by an individual or organization to be notarized.
2. Notary means a person who fully meets the criteria prescribed by this Law and is appointed by the Minister of Justice to conduct notarial practice.
3. Notarization requester means a Vietnamese or foreign individual or organization that requests notarization of a contract, transaction or translation in accordance with this Law.
4. Notarized document means a contract, transaction or translation which has been certified by a notary in accordance with this Law.
5. Notarial practice organizations include notary bureaus and notary offices organized and operating under this Law and other relevant legal documents.
Article 3. Social functions of notaries
Notaries shall provide public services under the assignment of the State with a view to ensuring legal safety for parties to contracts or transactions; preventing disputes; contributing to protecting lawful rights and interests of individuals and organizations; and ensuring socio-economic stability and development.
Article 4. Principles of notarial practice
1. Compliance with the Constitution and laws.
2. Objectivity and honesty.
3. Compliance with rules on notarial practice ethics.
4. Taking responsibility before law and notarization requesters for notarized documents.
