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French notaire is a public officer benefiting as a delegation of public power, ie the state. It is placed under the control of the departmental or inter-departmental chamber of notaire which it depends, and the Crown Prosecutor.
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Authenticates the notaire deeds: by affixing his
seal
and his signature, he officially observes the
will
expressed by the people who sign them. He personally committed to the content and the date of the deed. This deed is then required with the same force as a final judgment.
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It is also a liberal professional who maintains its independence, and a business leader responsible for its economic balance. It shall be an advisory
obligation
regarding its customers.