Performing notarial actions by consuls of the Republic of Poland in the aspect of the legal security of citizens Cover Image

Dokonywanie czynności notarialnych przez konsulów Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w aspekcie bezpieczeństwa prawnego obywateli
Performing notarial actions by consuls of the Republic of Poland in the aspect of the legal security of citizens

Author(s): Małgorzata Agata Panek
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: notarial actions; professional consul; honorary consul;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents legal doubts related to the entrusting consuls of the Republic of Poland with notarial functions. In Poland notarial actions are carried out by notaries, who act as guarantors of the safety of legal transactions. The author emphasizes factors which affect the proper fulfillment of a duty to safeguard the rights and interests of participants in legal transactions carried out by notaries. Then the author discusses differences in legal status and responsibilities of notaries and professional and honorary consuls. In conclusion the author indicates how these differences affect the guarantees to ensure the legal safety of citizens and at the same time underlining the State’s tasks in this area.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 25-43
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish