Copy

A notary can issue copies of original documents. A copy is either a true copy or a written and literal reproduction of the entire contents of the original.
With a copy of a notarial deed, such a written and literal reproduction is actually always used and not a true copy. The original copy signed by the parties and the notary - the minute deed - remains in the notary's custody. He is not allowed to hand it over.

Although an ordinary copy is also possible in all cases, a copy made by the notary has more evidential value. The notary declares on the last page of the copy that it is a copy and then puts his signature and official stamp himself. A transcript can be recognised by the words "issued for transcript".

With a copy of a notarial deed, the notary also declares that the original document was signed by him and the parties.

Only the parties to a deed, and after death in most cases their heirs, are entitled to a copy of a deed.

For more information on transcripts, please contact us. We will be happy to advise you.