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Cabinet Decision No. 16 of 2024 on the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 regulating the Profession of notary

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

The UAE Cabinet

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

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The Cabinet,

- Having reviewed the Constitution,

- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 on the powers of ministries and the powers of ministers, and its amendments,

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 regulating the Profession of notary,

- Pursuant to the approval of the Minister of Justice and the approval of the Cabinet,

has decided:

 

Article 1 — Definitions

Words and expressions in this Decision shall have the same meanings specified in the Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2022 referred to above, and the following words and expressions shall have the meanings assigned against each, unless the context requires otherwise:

 

Occupation: the profession of notary, whether practiced by the public notary or the private notary.

 

Office: the office licensed by the Competent Licensing Authority and the Ministry to practice the profession in the State.

 

Competent Licensing Authority: the local authority or the free zone authority responsible for issuing the professional license for the office, as the case may be.

 

License: the document issued by the Ministry, which includes i...