Article 25 of the Saudi Notarization Law
المادة 25 من نظام التوثيق · الفصل الثالث: الرخصة، والإعلان عن المهنة
The article sets the fee for issuing a licensed notary's license at SAR 2,000 and for renewing it at SAR 1,000.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يستحصل على إصدار الرخصة للموثق رسم قدره ألفا ريال، وألف ريال عند التجديد.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 25 explained in plain English
This article sets the fees for a licensed notary's license in two fixed amounts:
- SAR 2,000 on issuing the license.
- SAR 1,000 on renewing it.
Note that the text speaks specifically of the licensed notary's license. The license in the definition in Article 1 includes the license of the licensed notary and of the marriage officiant, but this article does not mention the marriage officiant, so it states no fee for their license, and this fee should not be transferred to them without a text.
The article is also limited to the fees for the license itself, and does not address the fee the licensed notary charges those dealing with them for notarization work, or state how payment is made or the body to which the fee is paid. Anyone preparing to apply for a license would do well to check the procedures in force with the competent department.
The article is linked to what comes before and after it: Article 24 allows the licensee to advertise their profession in accordance with controls issued by decision of the Minister, and Article 26 prohibits practicing notarization work except after obtaining the license in accordance with the Law and Regulations.
Practical example
Majed obtained a licensed notary license in Jeddah, so he pays a fee of SAR 2,000 when it is issued, and then SAR 1,000 whenever he renews it.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 25 of the Saudi Notarization Law
What is the fee for a licensed notary's license?
SAR 2,000 on issuing the license.
What is the fee for renewing a licensed notary's license?
SAR 1,000 on renewal.
Do these fees apply to the marriage officiant?
The article refers to the licensed notary's license only and does not mention a fee for the marriage officiant's license.
More articles on The Notarization License
- Article 20
The article provides that the license of a licensed notary or marriage officiant is issued by decision of the Minister of Justice on the recommendation of the competent department.
تصدر الرخصة بقرار من الوزير بناء على توصية من الإدارة المختصة.
- Article 21
The article creates a committee to decide notarization license applications within 30 days, requires a refusal decision to be reasoned, and allows a grievance before the competent court against refusal or failure to decide in time.
يشكل الوزير لجنة للبت في طلبات الحصول على الرخص، تؤلف برئاسة وكيل من الوزارة، وعضوية مستشار شرعي ومستشار نظامي من الوزارة لا تقل مرتبة كل منهما عن المرتبة (العا
- Article 22
The article sets the term of a notarization license at five years, renewable, and leaves the Regulations to set the procedures and controls for issuing, renewing and reissuing the license.
تكون مدة الرخصة خمس سنوات قابلة للتجديد، وتحدد اللائحة الإجراءات والضوابط الواجب اتخاذها عند إصدار الرخصة، أو تجديدها، أو إعادة إصدارها.
- Article 23
The article provides that notarization licenses are entered in the register with the competent department, and leaves the Regulations to state how the entry is made and the data it includes.
تقيد الرخص في الجدول لدى الإدارة المختصة، وتبين اللائحة كيفية القيد، وما يدرج فيه من بيانات.
- Article 24
The article allows licensed notaries and marriage officiants to advertise their profession in accordance with controls prepared by the competent department and issued by decision of the Minister of Justice.
للمرخص له الإعلان عن مهنته وفق ضوابط تعدها الإدارة المختصة، وتصدر بقرار من الوزير.
- Article 26
The article prohibits practicing notarization work except after obtaining the license in accordance with the provisions of the Notarization Law and its Implementing Regulations.
يحظر ممارسة أعمال التوثيق إلا بعد الحصول على الرخصة وفقاً لأحكام النظام واللائحة.
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.