Not only a safe: Ukrainians can hand over important documents to a notary for safekeeping
Citizens and legal entities can hand over important documents to a notary for safekeeping to ensure their preservation, confidentiality, and protection from loss or damage.
This possibility is provided by the Law of Ukraine "On Notariat" and the Procedure for Notarial Acts by Notaries of Ukraine. According to the legislation, a notary has the right to accept documents for safekeeping upon the application of the interested person.
Who can hand over documents to a notary for safekeeping
Both individuals and legal entities can hand over documents for safekeeping. This service may be relevant in cases where it is necessary to guarantee the safe storage of important documents and protect them from loss or damage.
How to hand over documents to a notary
To hand over documents for safekeeping, you need to contact a notary with the appropriate application. Usually, documents are accepted with an inventory list.
At the request of the applicant, the notary may accept documents without an inventory if they are properly packed in the presence of the notary.
What confirmation does the notary issue
After accepting the documents, the notary issues a certificate of acceptance of documents for safekeeping. This document confirms the fact of handing over the documents and is subsequently required for their retrieval.
How documents are stored by the notary
During storage, documents are placed in a special sealed package and kept in a secure safe, which ensures their preservation and prevents access by unauthorized persons.
Who can receive documents from safekeeping
Documents are returned to:
- the person who handed them over for safekeeping;
- an authorized representative;
- based on a court decision.
What documents are required to retrieve the documents
To receive the documents, it is necessary to present the certificate of acceptance of documents for safekeeping and a copy of the inventory, if it was made during the handover.
Thus, notarial safekeeping of documents is one of the mechanisms for protecting important papers, which allows ensuring their safe storage and return in accordance with the procedure established by law.
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