The Registrar General’s Office announced the Government’s intention to introduce a Bill into the House of Assembly on Wednesday 31st January 2024, seeking to extend the appointments of persons currently appointed as Notary Public.
Originally set to expire on January 31st, 2024, the proposed extension would prolong these appointments until April 30th, 2024. Notaries who have not been reappointed by that date will cease to be notaries and will no longer be able to offer notarial services.
The primary objective of this extension is to afford existing Notaries Public adequate time to complete the requisite procedures for reapplication under the new Notary Public Ordinance 2020, ensuring a smooth transition without any inconvenience to members of the public who use notary services.
Individuals (whether previously appointed or not) interested in reapplying to become a Notary Public under the new Notary Public Ordinance 2020 are encouraged to submit their applications through the Office of the Registrar General, adhering to the requirements outlined in section 4 of the Ordinance.
Applicants are also asked to visit the Registrar General’s Office and/or the District Commissioner’s Office in their respective islands, to provide contact information and to receive personal letters with information on the requirements and the proposed extension.
For any inquiries, or for assistance related to the application process, please feel free to reach out to the Registrar General’s Office at +1(649) 338-4112 or registrar@gov.tc.
