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# Notary Public in Quebec

Quebec operates under a civil-law system. Notaries (notaires) are public officers and legal professionals with far broader authority than common-law notaries — they draft authentic acts, handle estates, and act as legal advisors.

## Who can act as a notary in Quebec

Notaires must hold a law degree, complete a Master of Notarial Law (DDN), and be members of the Chambre des notaires du Québec.

## Common notarial services

-   Drafting authentic acts (marriage contracts, mortgages, wills by notarial act) 
-   Real estate transactions and title verification 
-   Estate settlement, probate, and incapacity mandates 
-   Certified true copies and statutory declarations 

## How fees work

Quebec notaires set their own professional fees. Mobile, weekend, and bilingual services may carry a premium.

## Apostille & international authentication

Since January 11, 2024, Quebec documents are apostilled by the Ministère de la Justice du Québec or Global Affairs Canada for use in Hague Convention countries.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is a Quebec notaire the same as a notary public in English Canada?

No. A Quebec notaire is a fully qualified legal professional under civil law, equivalent in many functions to a solicitor — far broader than the common-law notarial role.

### Do I need a notaire or an avocat (lawyer) in Quebec?

For non-contentious matters (real estate, wills, estates, marriage contracts), a notaire is typical. For litigation, you would retain an avocat.

### Regulating authority

Chambre des notaires du Québec

[Official site](https://www.cnq.org/)

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