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A notary is a public official authorised to draw up authentic deeds and process legal documents, such as letters of agreement, deeds of sale, and other important documents with legal force. Although signed by the parties, the documents drawn up by a notary are not treated as authentic documents and have only the force of private writing (Article 1869 of the Civil Code). The definition of an authentic deed is contained in Article 1868 of the Civil Code, which states that an authentic deed is a deed drawn up in a form prescribed by law, by or in the presence of public officials authorised to do so, in the place where the deed is drawn up. The Notaries Act requires notaries to read documents in the presence of the parties. Article 16(7) UUJN regulates the obligation of notaries to read documents in front of the parties. A deed not read in front of the parties may become private, lose its evidential force, and be considered null and void.
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References
Budiartha, I., & Atmadja, I. K. (2018). Legal Research Methods. Udayana University Publisher.
Fepi Patriani. (2025). Notary Law and the Position of Authentic Deeds. Publisher Refika Aditama.
Gumanti, D. (2012). Introduction to Indonesian Civil Law. Publisher Sinar Grafika.
Habib, A. (2009). Indonesian Notary Law: Thematic Interpretation of Law No. 30 of 2004 concerning Notary Position. Refika Aditama.
Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 30 of 2004 concerning the Office of Notary.
Marwoto, W. (2020). The Evidentiary Power of Deeds Under Hand. Publisher Mandar Maju.
Sjaifurrachman, & Habib, A. (2011). Aspects of Notary Liability in Deed Acts. Publisher CV. Mandar Maju.
Suparni, N. (1991). Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Perdata. Publisher Rineka Cipta.
Waluyo, S. (2001). Law of Evidence in Indonesia. Publisher of Student Library.