A notary is authorized to perform acts that parties are required or wish to formalize in a notarial form (notarial acts). Within the scope of their authority, a notary acts as a person of public trust, enjoying the protection afforded to public officials. Notarial acts performed by a notary in accordance with the law have the character of an official document.
Notarial acts are performed in Polish. At a party's request, the notary may additionally perform the act in a foreign language, using their own knowledge of the foreign language demonstrated in a manner specified for sworn translators, or by utilizing the assistance of a sworn translator.
Notaries perform notarial acts at their notary office. However, a notarial act may also be performed elsewhere if the nature of the act or special circumstances warrant it.
When performing a notarial act, the notary is obliged to confirm the identity of the individuals participating in the act. Identity must be confirmed based on documents stipulated by law, which may include, in particular, a valid identity card (including mDowód), passport, or residence card. The mDowód document cannot be used for identity verification if circumstances arise, or are reasonably suspected to arise, in which the use of this document would not ensure the necessary level of certainty and security for identity confirmation, or if it cannot be carried out under conditions ensuring such a level. nie zapewni niezbędnego poziomu pewności i bezpieczeństwa stwierdzenia tożsamości albo nie może być przeprowadzone w warunkach zapewniających taki poziom.
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