Yes. In accordance with the measures of Decree No. 2020-260 dated March 16, 2020, the approximately 6,000 notarial offices have closed their reception to the public since March 17, 2020. But about 90% of them continue their activity remotely. They can be reached by phone, email and videoconference. Notaries are…
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No. When the mandate is established in authentic form, the law requires the agent to render his accounts and all "useful supporting documents" to the drafting notary of said mandate (article 491 of the Civil Code).
Yes. All property purchases require a notarial deed. The notary updates the land registry to secure and enforce the transaction (Civil Code, Article 1583).
In such a case, you should approach the territorially competent land registration service. By completing certain formalities (filling out CERFA forms n° 3233SD and n° 3236 SD), you can obtain a copy of your property deed (which will include the name of the notary who drafted the act).
No. Article 12.1 of the national regulations governing notaries stipulates that " In the interests of the dignity and independence of his functions, the notary may, save in exceptional circumstances, only receive clients and deeds in his office, in ancillary premises and in one or more ancillary offices or in…