Notarial Practice

Antenuptial contracts, power of attorney and more

Notarial Practice

Antenuptial contracts, power of attorney and more

At C Diedericks Attorneys Inc. we offer a full range of in-house notarial services.

What is a Notary?

A Notary Public is a specialist attorney, admitted as such, who is competent and authorized to prepare and attest certain specialized legal documentation and to authenticate documentation for use abroad. Additionally, both the Deeds Registries Act and the Sectional Titles Act stipulate that certain documents are required to be drafted and attested by a duly admitted notary.

Notarial Services Offered

1. Ante-Nuptial Contracts

Are you and your partner getting married? Without a duly signed and attested ante nuptial contract electing the contrary, the default matrimonial property regime of your marriage will be that of in community of property. This can lead to an unsatisfactory state of affairs for many. At C Diedericks Attorneys Inc. we are specifically qualified in advising and assisting you in selecting the correct matrimonial property regime well in advance of your intended marriage.

In addition, our offices offer an after-hours traveling Notary service. We are willing to travel to your location (anywhere in central South Africa) to attend to the urgent drafting and signature of an ante-nuptial contract.

2. Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a document where a principal grants authority to another person (the agent), to execute a specific task on their behalf or to conduct their affairs in general. Our offices can assist in the drafting and signature of such documents. Some examples of legal acts which can be conducted by an agent by virtue of a duly signed power of attorney are as follows:

Signature of an Ante-Nuptial contract on behalf of spouses to a marriage.
Signature of a contract of sale for the purchase of a business on behalf of a seller or purchaser.
Signature of a notarial bond on behalf of the mortgagor to be registered over movable their property.
Signature of various types of bi-lateral notarial deeds on behalf of one or both of the parties to the deed.

3. Authentication of South African Documents for International Purposes & Apostille Certificates

Most countries require legal documents originating from foreign jurisdictions to be certified and or authenticated in before they can be legally recognized. If you intend to use South African documents overseas (such as for example: your Identity Document; Marriage Certificate or Degree Certificates), our office can help you with authentication of such documentation.

4. Other Notarial Services Provided by C Diedericks Attorneys Inc

4.1 Drafting and registration of servitudes over immovable property

4.2 Drafting and registration of long-term lease agreements

4.3 Drafting and registration of Notarial bonds.

4.4 Drafting and registration of Notarial documents in terms of the Sectional Titles Act.

4.5 Drafting and execution of Sea Protests

5. After-hours travelling Notary service.

Our offices offer an after-hours traveling Notary service. We are willing to travel to your location (anywhere in central South Africa) to attend to the urgent drafting and signature of an ante-nuptial contract.

What Will It Cost Me?

As attorneys we do not sell products, but rather our time and knowledge spent on a particular matter. As a result of the many unique features of contract drafting instructions, we are unable to provide set prices each and every type of instruction. Therefore, our firm will provide you with a quotes on a case by case basis after conclusion of our first consultation.