Tasks of the notary
As a notary, you have a wonderful and multifaceted profession. You support your clients during important moments in their lives. Each moment is never the same and always demands something different from you – a different role and a different attribute. Due to the notary’s expertise, clients are assured that everything is legally well arranged. This prevents problems and conflicts.
Versatility and diversity
The work of a notary is particularly versatile and diverse. You may encounter a variety of situations and client requests. Think, for example, of drafting a deed of transfer for real estate, arranging last wills/testaments, drafting prenuptial agreements or establishing companies. Each situation requires a different approach and specific legal knowledge and skills.
Compliance
In accordance with laws and regulations in the field of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as in connection with strict supervision by the Central Bank of Aruba in this regard, all parties who require a service from our notary office and/or are involved in a transaction will need to be subjected to a pre-screening by our Compliance department. In this context, certain personal (identification) documents may be requested from you.
Important moments in life
Preventing problems and conflicts
An important role of the notary is to prevent legal problems and conflicts. Through their expertise, the notary ensures that agreements are airtight and that there are no ambiguities or legal pitfalls. This gives clients the assurance that everything is well organized and prevents them from encountering problems later on. This preventive aspect of the profession contributes to legal certainty and trust in the legal system
Impartiality and confidentiality
A core value of the notarial profession is impartiality. A notary must always remain neutral and cannot take sides in a conflict. This ensures that all parties involved can trust that their interests are being handled fairly and equitably. The impartiality of the notary reinforces the trust in the services they provide and guarantees that decisions and agreements are made fairly and objectively.
In addition, the notary has a strict duty of confidentiality. This means that all information a client shares with the notary is treated with confidentiality and is not shared with third parties without the client’s permission. This duty of confidentiality is essential to ensuring clients’ trust and providing them with the assurance that their personal and business information is safe with the notary. This aspect of the profession underscores the integrity and professionalism expected of a notary.
