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Notarization or certification?
Notaries notarize and certify. But what is the difference? The terms are often confused or equated, but they are completely different.
What are the duties of a notary?
Buying a home, drawing up a marriage contract, applying for adoption - some legal transactions are so important that the law requires them to be notarized. But how ...
The electronic notarial deed as a milestone in the digitalization of the notary's office
Since December 29, 2025, it has been possible to draw up notarial deeds in an electronic face-to-face procedure. This means that the parties to the deed are present in person at the notary's office, the deed ...
Three ten-year deadlines at a glance - there's also a lot to think about when making gifts!
People who give away assets during their lifetime often think of tax advantages. However, there are actually three different ten-year periods - in tax law, gift and social security law and ...
Notaries and notaries: A legally secure start to founding a company
The path from an idea to your own company raises numerous legal questions. Entrepreneurs benefit from reliable legal advice from notaries when setting up a company. ...
Old resolutions of the homeowners' association - urgently check need for action
The latest reform of the German Condominium Act has significantly changed the conditions under which resolutions of a condominium owners' association also apply to buyers and other legal successors. The ...