You are here Home Frequently Asked Questions Can a notary require an inventory to be drawn up in an estate? Can a notary require an inventory to be drawn up in an estate? Print Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share on Twitter No. Any person entitled to request protective measures may apply for an inventory. The notary is not among the persons listed by law (Articles 1328 and 1305 of the French Code of Civil Procedure).