Minute deed

The original copy of a notarial deed, which bears the signatures of the party or parties and the notary, is called minute deed. A somewhat strange name, but it comes from the Latin term "minuta scriptura". Before the typewriter was invented, deeds were written by hand. It was the custom to write the original deed in lower case, as this cost less paper and took up less space. The transcripts issued to the signer(s) of the deed were also written by hand, but in larger letters.
This is why the transcript was called grosse at the time.
Once signed, the minute deed remains with the notary for 30 years in a moisture-proof and fireproof safe. After that, the minute deed goes to a general notarial repository for another 70 years.