Notarisation and Certification
You have the right to legal certainty.
Many legal transactions require special formalities in order to be valid. All attorneys of schochauer ag act as public notaries of the Canton of St. Gallen and are authorised to carry out public notarisations and certifications. Our notaries ensure that your contracts and instruments are legally valid and properly notarised. They draw up deeds for corporate transactions, such as foundations of companies or amendments to articles of association, as well as wills, marital agreements, inheritance agreements, and certifications.
Expertise in Notarisation and Certification
- Public notarisation
- Certification of signatures and copies
- Deeds of incorporation and amendments to articles of association
- Marital agreements and contracts of succession
- Renunciation of inheritance
- Wills
- Advance care directives and patient directives
- Powers of attorney and declarations
- Notarial advice
- Registry applications
Team
You have the right to advice.
Markus Diggelmann
Markus Diggelmann
Thomas Brauchli
Thomas Brauchli
Thomas Mayer
Thomas Mayer
Claude Aemisegger
Claude Aemisegger
Iris Zindel
Iris Zindel
Nicolas Keller
Nicolas Keller
Sarah Luber
Sarah Luber
Matthias Niklaus
Matthias Niklaus
Simone Scherrer
Simone Scherrer
Fredrik Bolt
Fredrik Bolt
Nina Bischof
Nina Bischof
Markus Joos
Markus JoosFAQ
Practical Issues in Notarisation and Certificaton
When is a public notarisation required?
The law specifies the legal transactions that must be done as a public deed. It is required, for example, for the purchase of real estate, for marital agreements and contracts of succession, for the establishment of foundations and companies, and for amendments to articles of association. The attorneys of schochauer ag prepare the necessary documents and ensure compliance with all formal requirements.
What is the difference between a notarisation and a certification?
A notarisation confirms the content of the legal transaction, whereas a certification only confirms the authenticity of a signature or copy. Both forms provide legal certainty.
How does a public notarisation proceed?
The public notary explains the content of the contract, verifies the intention of the parties, confirms their identity and legal capacity, and notarises the declaration. Afterwards, all original copies of the deed are signed. One original copy always remains with the notary, as they are legally obliged to retain the public deed.
Which documents do I need for a certification?
Generally, a valid identity document and the document to be certified are sufficient.
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