Functioning of Notaries in the Field of Public Ethics

Notaries are among the most influential institutions in contemporary societies which regulate the relations of individuals as well as valid legal mechanisms to provide an important part of the necessities of social life. Considering the extent and influence of notaries on the legal relations of individuals in the society, the present study examines the position of notaries in the field of public ethics.

The method used in this study is descriptive-analytical; In other words, by examining the formation, historical and legal developments of the registration of deeds and property, the role of notaries in the public moral field is explained.

 In all stages of this research, while observing the authenticity of the texts, honesty and fidelity have been observed.

Social institutions such as notaries have an influential function in the fields of common good, public services and dejudicialization from the community, defense of the rule of law and transparency, as well as providing services based on formal and non-discriminatory relations, which is why they are closely linked to public morality. In other words, if the above-mentioned functions are performed, notaries can organize the relevant field of public ethics of the society.

Due to the importance of written and official documents, notaries play a prominent role in reducing disputes, lawsuits and judicial problems, and thus provide security in the field of public ethics. Accordingly, notaries should have more access to the judiciary and legal field and, while dejudicialization from the community, along with the institutions of judiciary, offer their services to the community. This can be a great help in resolving problems before going to the judiciary when it is based on the submission and acceptance of official documents to resolve disputes.