ADJD Cracks Down On Private Notary Violations With Dh30,000 Fine

Abu Dhabi has penalised a private notary with a Dh30,000 administrative fine for breaching the laws and regulations governing the profession, reinforcing its push for stricter compliance across the sector.

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, through its Private Notary Affairs Committee, said the action forms part of a broader effort to build a robust oversight framework that promotes professional discipline and upholds the quality of judicial services in line with approved legal standards. The move is aimed at ensuring the accuracy of transactions and protecting the rights of all parties involved.

The decision was issued during a committee meeting chaired by Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the department, where regulatory reports and the performance of licensed practitioners were reviewed. Officials underscored the importance of adhering to all governing laws and regulations to sustain Abu Dhabi’s standing in judicial services.

The committee noted that such enforcement measures fall squarely within its mandate to monitor compliance, emphasising that the private notary system is built on reliability and precision, ensuring transactions remain aligned with the applicable legal framework.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance judicial services and strengthen collaboration with the legal sector, the committee also approved the licensing of a new office and renewed licences for several others. It further cleared registration and renewal requests for a number of private notaries operating within licensed law firms.

The latest approvals bring the total number of private notaries in Abu Dhabi to 53, working across 41 law firms, expanding access to efficient, high-quality notarial services for clients across the emirate.

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