A Hong Kong Notary Public has to obtain:
- special qualification through public examination and
- recognition by the Chief Judge of the High Court.
International and Trusted Character of a Notary Public
- Notaries are granted the capacity and power to act in international transactions, foreign or oversea instruments
- Their qualification is internationally recognised.
- A notarial act has special evidential status and weight abroad.
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Notaries create records and preserve evidence of activities, agreements, transactions, and events.
"... a Notary is an internationally recognised legal officer who can authenticate signatures documents and facts."