N-2 - Notarial Act

Section 4 Disposition versions

1982-12-01

4. (1)  Every notary shall be called “notary” and his official signature shall include the word “notary” following his usual signature. Nevertheless, any notary admitted to practice before 12 June 1933 may use the words “notary public” or their abbreviation “N. P.” following his usual signature.

(2)  Every notary shall practice his profession under the name appearing on his act of birth, and his official signature shall comprise that name only.

(3)  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any notary may assume the title of “legal adviser” or “title attorney”.

(4)  For the purposes of sworn declarations or affidavits intended to be used outside Québec, any notary may use the title “notary public”.

1968, c. 70, s. 4; 1982, c. 17, s. 60.

1977-12-31

4. (1)  Every notary shall be called “notary” and his official signature shall include the word “notary” following his usual signature. Nevertheless, any notary admitted to practice before 12 June 1933 may use the words “notary public” or their abbreviation “N. P.” following his usual signature.

(2)  The official signature of any woman who is a notary shall comprise only the surname and given names mentioned in her act of birth and, if she is married, shall not comprise the surname or given names of her husband.

(3)  Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any notary may assume the title of “legal adviser” or “title attorney”.

(4)  For the purposes of sworn declarations or affidavits intended to be used outside Québec, any notary may use the title “notary public”.

1968, c. 70, s. 4.