A notary public is a legal professional distinct from a lawyer (advocate).  Article 2 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act (Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta) states that: ‘Notaries are public officers.

They are charged to receive acts inter vivos and wills, and to attribute public faith thereto; they shall be responsible for their custody and shall give out copies and extracts of or from such acts or wills.

In Malta, a notary is required for various purposes.

Most notable are the following:

• Transfer of immovable property – it is usually the buyer who engages a notary when purchasing real estate in Malta.
• Succession planning and drawing up of a will
• Administering an oath – eg. affidavit
• Public deeds where required by law

Notaries at LexVirtualis™ can assist you with and advise you on the abovementioned matters, delivering a personal, tailor-made service to suit your needs.

They also work hand-in-hand with lawyers in the firm, whilst maintaining the status of an impartial public officer as required by law.

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You may contact our notary directly on: notary@lexvirtualis.com.mt