Spanish word

notario

Pronunciation

IPA/noˈtaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnotary

Example

Tengo que ir al notario para firmar el contrato.

I have to go to the notary to sign the contract.

Illustration for notario (notary)

More examples

Necesito solicitar un certificado al notario para poder viajar.

I need to request a certificate from the notary to be able to travel.

Core concept

Civil-law notary who prepares public deeds, certifies signatures, and gives official effect to documents.

Common phrases

  • presentar documentos al notario

    present documents to the notary

  • solicitar un certificado al notario

    request a certificate from the notary

Similar words

escribano: State-authorized escribano who prepares public documents and formally authenticates signatures.
abogado: Attorney who counsels clients on legal questions and helps manage necessary legal procedures.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional jurídico autorizado para elevar documentos a escritura pública, dar fe de firmas y certificar actos jurídicos.

Word origin

From medieval Latin notarius 'scribe or clerk', ultimately from Latin nota 'mark', the word came to denote the official who records and authenticates legal acts.

Usage tips

  • Unlike an English 'notary public', a Spanish notario drafts and registers deeds and commonly requires ID, originals, an appointment, and a fee.

Other meanings

  • notary publicnoun

Related words

  • notarizaciónnotarizationnoun
  • notarialnotarialadjective

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