On this page we offer you featured articles on notarial news. They are contents prepared by the TEAM of the Bosch Notary of Barcelona.
Notarial conciliation: an effective way to resolve conflicts without litigation
Discover how notarial conciliation offers a quick and secure solution to your conflicts, avoiding lengthy and costly court proceedings.
Non-conformity in sales contracts: what happens when the delivered goods do not match what was agreed upon
Non-conformity in sales contracts: what happens when the delivered goods do not match what was agreed and how it affects the buyer.
Self-Guardianship before a Notary: A complete guide to protecting your future and deciding who will take care of you
Legal planning for personal and financial futures has acquired increasing importance in a society marked by an aging population and an increase in neurodegenerative diseases or situations [...]
Legalization of immigrants through the use of a power of attorney
Legalization of immigrants and power of attorney: how to manage international procedures and legal representation with legal certainty.
The interpellatio in iure in Catalonia: a requirement to the heir to accept or renounce an inheritance
Interpellatio in iure in Catalonia: how to require an heir to accept or renounce an inheritance and avoid succession blockages.
What is an earnest money contract? Complete guide 2026
We explain what an earnest money contract is, the three types that exist, what it should include, the specific requirements in Catalonia, and why it's advisable to formalize it before a notary. Guide updated 2026.
The international civil status certificate: its effects
International civil status certificate: what it is, effects and use in valid procedures abroad without apostille or translation.
Sale of the main residence by people over 65 and its tax consequences
Sale of main residence for people over 65: tax keys in Personal Income Tax, Wealth Tax and municipal capital gains tax after the transfer.
Inheritance certificate: How to register it in the Spanish Property Registry?
The European Certificate of Succession speeds up international inheritances, but in Spain it requires a notarized deed to register real estate.
Notary activity
Notaries, also known as notaries public in some countries, are legal professionals who are authorized to grant public attestation of certain acts and contracts. Notaries are members of their territorial organizations. In the case of the Bosch notary we belong to the Notarial College of Catalonia.
These professionals perform a public function and guarantee the legality, security and authenticity of the documents and acts involved. Although the specific activities and responsibilities of notaries may vary depending on the jurisdiction and legal system of each country, the main activities typically include:
- Writing: Prepare, write and authorize public deeds related to acts and contracts, such as sales, donations, mortgages, wills, among others.
- Signature authentications: Verify and certify the authenticity of signatures on documents.
- Copy certification: Issue certified copies of original documents.
- Faith of life: Certify that a person is alive.
- Testamentary proceedings: Intervene in the creation of wills, as well as their formalization and safeguarding.
- company bylaws: Participate in the creation of companies, drafting and certifying the statutes and articles of incorporation.
- celebration of marriages: In some jurisdictions, notaries may be empowered to perform civil marriages.
- Notarial records: Prepare minutes that attest to events that they witness or are aware of.
- Legal advice: Offer legal advice on matters within their competence, although they do not act as trial lawyers.
- Document preservation: Safeguard the original documents in protocol and guarantee their conservation and access.
- Registration actions: Register or register certain acts or contracts in the relevant public registries, or facilitate their registration.
- Recognition of private instruments: Recognize and attest to the date, content and signature of certain private documents.
These are just some of the most common activities of notaries, but, as I mentioned above, their duties can vary depending on the country and the local legal framework. It is important to consult with a notary or local sources to accurately understand their responsibilities and powers in a specific jurisdiction.