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The Notary in a Property Deal in Georgia — When, Why and How
The notary’s role in a real-estate transaction: when one is required, which documents to bring, how to choose, and how it connects to the public registry — on one page.
What the notary does
Contract execution
A sale contract is usually executed before a notary: they verify the parties’ identity and capacity, explain the terms and attest the contract. Ownership then registers at the public registry — the notary files it electronically.
Power of attorney
If a party acts through a representative, the power of attorney is valid only in notarial form. For someone abroad it is issued at a Georgian consulate or with an apostille.
Spousal consent
Selling property acquired in marriage requires the spouse’s notarized consent — the notary checks this before the deal. Marital property agreements are also notarial.
Inheritance
Certificates of inheritance right and transfer acts are notarial matters; the property then registers at the registry.
When to see a notary
- Buying/selling a flat, house or land — contract and registry filing
- Acting through a representative — issuing or verifying a power of attorney
- Fixing a deposit/prepayment — writing the terms into the contract
- Inheritance, gifts, swaps — notarial acts
- Mortgage/pledge contracts — at the bank’s request
What to bring
- The parties’ IDs
- An ownership extract or current registry data (the notary can also pull it electronically)
- The cadastral code/number of the property
- The spouse’s ID (for property acquired in marriage) or a consent certificate
- The representative’s power of attorney, if the deal runs through one
How to choose a notary
- A notary acts country-wide — no territorial restriction, any notary in Georgia can handle the deal
- Notarial fees are set by law and uniform — check the current tariff on the Notary Chamber’s official site
- Some matters work electronically — e-notary services and remote execution are expanding
- Take time to read the contract — the notary must ensure you participate consciously and explain every clause
Frequently asked questions
Can the deal skip a notary?
The notarial form is the practical standard and adds safety — identity checks, explanation of terms and electronic filing with the registry. Confirm the format with a lawyer: some cases register directly at the registry too, but powers of attorney and spousal consent must still be notarial.
How much does a notary cost?
Notarial fees are set by law and uniform across all notaries — the price depends on the type of act and the contract amount. See the current tariff on the Notary Chamber’s official site; you can compute the full purchase costs on our costs page.
The seller comes with a power of attorney — what to check?
The notary verifies its validity and scope, but ask yourself: issued by whom, how broad (this specific flat or general), issue date and expiry. A general POA plus an absent owner is a reason for extra diligence.
How fast does ownership transfer?
The notary executes the contract same-day and files electronically with the registry; registration terms and fees are detailed on our registry page — usually counted in single business days.
Is remote execution possible?
For a party abroad: a POA issued at a Georgian consulate or an apostilled document; e-notary services keep expanding — confirm your specific case with a notary.
Run the full deal
Registry fees, full purchase costs and the utility transfer — all in one place.