Instruments Issued by Licensed Notaries within their Scope of Authority
| No: 381000086288 | Date(g): 11/5/2017 | Date(h): 15/8/1438 | Status: In-Force |
Translated Document
Referring to the Ministry of Justice Circular No. 13/T/6458 dated 28/11/1437 H directed to all government entities, which mentions Cabinet Decision No. 66954 dated 07/10/1435 H regarding the Regulation of Notaries and Their Work, which stipulates in Article One that the licensed notary must document several tasks, including power of attorney and its revocation, company contracts, amendments, and decisions of authorized parties. The work of notaries began gradually in issuing and revoking powers of attorney and documenting company bylaws starting from 25/11/1437 H. The circular also requests awareness and adherence to the documents issued by notaries in their jurisdiction and considers them as executable instruments according to the provisions of the Enforcement Law and its regulation.
We would like to inform you that SAMA has received a letter from His Excellency the Minister of Justice No. 38/2450340 dated 01/07/1438 H, stating that inquiries can be made regarding the validity of notaries’ licenses through the Notaries Portal at the link. Accordingly, the issuance of documents by licensed notaries from the Ministry of Justice within their jurisdiction, as outlined above, is accepted.
For your information, and to notify all relevant departments and branches.