WHAT IS THE DUTY /FUNCTION OF A NOTARY PUBLIC?

 

Based on the Notaries Public Act, a Notary Public’s powers and functions are similar to notaries public in England where the primary functions are to authenticate and attest documents which are to be used overseas (outside Malaysia) since Notaries Public are internationally recognized.

Briefly, a Notary Public may:-

• witness the execution of any agreement and letter;

• certify true copy any documents including passports, identity documents, birth certificate,    marriage certificate, academic transcript, bank statement, proof of address vide utility bills etc;

• authenticate and attest documents including the issuance of Notarial Certificate or Form of Authentication;

• administer any oath or affirmation of any affidavit or statutory declaration for the purpose    of being used in any court or place OUTSIDE of Malaysia. However, an important exception to what a Notary Public can do is to administer any oaths and affirmations for use in any court WITHIN. 

Ref: dwc.com.my