notarial deed means a deed attested by a notary public, and does not include a document a signature to which is merely authenticated by a notary public, or a copy of a document which has been certified as correct by a notary public; Sample 1.

What is a notarial deed South Africa?

South African law requires that certain documents be notarially executed and Notaries are authorised by the High Court of South Africa to draw up and attest to these documents and further verify the authenticity of signatures and copies of documents.

What is a notary deed of sale?

Notaries are required by law to run certain checks before they witness a deed of sale. For instance the Notary is supposed to request a nota simple to confirm that the vendor is the genuine owner of the property and that the property is free of any (unexpected) encumbrances.