Mexico - Apply for Notary License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Notary License, the applicant has to approach the Directory of Notaries of the Mexican Republic link
2. Complete a law degree program from an accredited Mexican university. Ensure that your law degree meets the requirements set by the National Notarial Law and the State Notarial Law of your chosen jurisdiction.
3. Acquire practical legal experience by working as a lawyer or legal professional.
4. Prepare for and pass the notarial exam administered by the State Notarial Law Institute (Instituto de LeyesNotariales del Estado) or a similar authority. The exam typically assesses your knowledge of notarial law, civil law, commercial law, and related subjects.
5. Once the applicant has passed the notarial exam, seek employment or establish professional relationships with existing notary offices or practitioners. Notaries in Mexico often begin their careers as associates or assistants to experienced notaries.
6. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
8. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
9. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
10. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
11. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
12. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
13. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. Undergo a background check, which may involve providing character references, verifying your professional and personal history, and demonstrating your good moral character.
16. If the application is approved, the applicant will receive your Notary License. The licensing authority will officially appoint you as a Notary Public, granting you the legal authority to perform notarial acts.
17. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Valid identification document (e.g., passport, national ID card).
• Proof of legal residence or legal presence in Mexico (for non-Mexican citizens).
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of legal experience
• Proof of education
• Notarial exam results
• Background check
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Directory of Notaries of the Mexican Republic
Paseo de la Reforma No. 454,
Col. Juárez, Alc. Cuauhtemoc,
CP 06600. CDMX.
Phone - 01 (55) 5514-6058,
01 (55) 5525-6452 /6415/6254
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual who is above the age of 18 and completed the training is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Mexico, a Notary License (NotaríaPública) is an official authorization granted to individuals who have met the legal requirements and qualifications to practice as a Notary Public.
• A Notary Public, or Notario Público, is a legal professional who is vested with the authority to certify and authenticate legal documents, contracts, and transactions.

Information which might help

• Notaries in Mexico play a crucial role in the legal system and are responsible for providing legal certainty and authenticity to various legal acts.
• They have the power to certify the validity and enforceability of legal documents, administer oaths, and provide legal advice within the scope of their authority.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The role of a Notary Public in Mexico is significant in safeguarding legal security, preventing fraud, and providing transparency in legal transactions.
• Notaries are held to high ethical and professional standards, and their actions carry legal weight and can have significant legal consequences.