The Authority of A Notary to Legalise Letters Under Hand from The Perspective of Islamic Law and National Law

Abstract

A notary as a professional in the legal field who has the duty and authority to make a Private Letter - a Private Letter that can be used as evidence of a person's property status, rights, and obligations. As a noble official, a notary is required to comply with the provisions contained in the Notary Law. One of the duties of a notary is to legalize, namely the ratification of private letters. Legalization is carried out by a notary to ensure the certainty of the date of the Private Letter in question. The notary is also responsible for the identity, contents of the Private Letter , signature, and date on the letter/ Private Letter . This research is a qualitative legal research. In conclusion, the role of a notary is very important in the agreement of the parties through legalization. The notary is responsible for ensuring the validity of the documents used in the agreement process of the parties , as well as assisting in the process of signing and ratifying the necessary documents. With the role of a notary, the agreement process of the parties can run smoothly and in accordance with applicable regulations.