A notarial copy is a reproduction of an original document that has been executed before a Notary Public. It can be an authenticated or certified copy (with full legal force and effect) or a simple copy (for informational or documentary purposes).
The Notary Public certifies that this copy is faithful to the original, thus ensuring its validity, authenticity, and legal certainty.
You can request a notarial copy as long as you are an interested party in the document or can prove a legitimate interest, and the original document is on file with the Notary Public. Some common examples:
In some cases, the copy must conform to a specific format (paper, digital with CSV, etc.), and the Notary Office will help you choose the most appropriate format.
This copy has the same legal validity as the original document. It is usually printed on letterhead and bears the Notary's signature and seal.
Ideal for presentation to registries, courts, or official bodies.
Faithful reproduction of the content, without full legal validity. It is used for reference or for procedures that do not require direct legal effects.
Increasingly common, it includes a Secure Verification Code (CSV) for online validation.
Useful for digital procedures.
The request can be made in person or online through another Notary Office, in which case the right to a copy must be accredited to this Notary Public.
The person who granted the document or persons with a LEGITIMATE INTEREST (for example, heirs or representatives).
It depends on the type of document and the type of copy. In many cases, a simple copy is delivered on the same day, and an authorized copy is delivered within 24-48 hours.
Yes. The Notary Public keeps the documents in their protocol for 25 years, and then they are archived in the Notarial Archive. We will help you locate them.
Yes, if you have a digital certificate and the legal requirements are met. Contact us to arrange this.
It will depend on the number of pages and the type of copy. You can contact us and we'll provide you with a no-obligation quote.
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Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
