Notary (Notar)
Notary (Notar) in German property purchases: duties, costs, and why notarial certification of purchase contracts is mandatory.
Legal
§ 311b BGB, GNotKG
Also known as: notary public, civil law notary
Notarial certification is legally required for all property purchases under German law. Notary fees amount to approx. 1-1.5% of the purchase price, excluding land register fees. The notary is obliged to maintain neutrality and handles the entire transaction process.