Have you ever heard the terms notary legalization or waarmerking before? Yup, usually in the management of various legal or official business activity documents, we are often asked to do one or even both of these things. However, is Friend KH still confused with notary legalization or waarmerking? Basically, legalization is the process of attesting a signature before a notary. Meanwhile, waarmerking is the process of registering underhand documents in a special book made by a notary, where the document has been made and signed by the previous party/parties. To make it clearer, here is a complete explanation of what notary legalization is, its importance for a document, and how it differs from waarmerking. Read on until the end!
What is Notary Legalization?
Article 15 of the Notary Law has explained that the authority of notaries is not only to make authentic deeds, but also has the authority to certify signatures and determine the certainty of the date of letters under the hand by registering them in a special book. This provision is a legalization of an underhand deed that is made by the parties involved to be legalized before a notary and registered in a special book provided by a notary. This means that the parties who make the deed under their hands sign it before a notary. So the date of signing the document is the same as the date of legalization from the notary. Usually, the notary can also read or explain the contents of the document in front of the parties before they sign it. With legalization, the notary guarantees the validity of the signatures of the parties involved.
How is Legalization Different from Waarmerking?
Legalization is where an underhand deed that has not been signed by the parties before, is brought to the notary to be signed by the parties before the notary and the notary will determine the certainty of the date of the underhand letter by registering it in a special book. The purpose of this action is to explain that it is true that on the date as written in the legalization book, the parties have made an agreement under the hand and appeared before the notary as stated in Article 15 of the Notary Law. Waarmerking, on the other hand, is a deed made under the hand that when submitted to the notary to be registered, has been signed by the parties, so that the deed is only guaranteed the date and time of registration. Waarmerking is essentially the same as legalization, where the notary will record the deed under the hands that have been signed by the parties by registering it in a special book. The difference is, if legalization the parties have not yet signed, but if waarmerking the deed brought by the parties before the notary has been signed first.
What is the Importance of Notary Legalization?
Legalization of notaries refers to the official process and legal recognition of a notary’s existence and authority to perform notarial duties. Legalization is important because it involves several aspects that have a significant impact on society and the country’s legal system. Here are some reasons why notary legalization is important for a document:
Public Trust
Notaries are officials authorized by the state to witness and certify legal agreements, deeds, and other documents. The existence of notary legalization provides confidence to the parties involved in legal transactions that the notary acts objectively and professionally.
Consumer Protection
The legalization of notaries provides protection for consumers or parties who use notary services in various legal transactions, such as the purchase of property, making a will, or forming a company. This is because notaries who are registered and supervised by authorized institutions can ensure that the parties involved get a fair and lawful transaction.
Legal Certainty
Notarial legalization also helps in creating legal certainty, which has high evidentiary power before the courts. It helps prevent and resolve disputes as well as being an effective tool to enforce legal rights and obligations.
Fraud Prevention
Notary legalization helps in preventing fraudulent practices, forgery, or manipulation of legal documents. This is because notaries verify and validate the documents they certify, and ensure that the information contained in the documents is accurate and in accordance with the law.
Collaboration with the Legal System
Notaries act as an extension of the country’s legal system. They work closely with courts, government agencies, and other legal entities in performing notarial duties.
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Legalizing notaries thus enables notaries to work effectively within the legal system, facilitates smooth legal proceedings, and avoids unnecessary legal obstacles.
KH Contact
For KH pals who are currently also taking care of documents and deeds related to law and business, but are still confused about how legalization should be done, you can consult with Kontrak Hukum. Only at Kontrak Hukum, you can consult legality issues for free and more easily, because we also provide notary legalization and waarmerking services. For more information, please visit the KH Services – Legalization and Waarmerking page. If you still have other questions about legal and business matters, don’t hesitate to contact us at Ask KH or via direct message (DM) to Instagram @kontrakhukum.
