Qualifications for Notary Public Appointment

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Act No. 2433: Qualifications for Notary Public Appointment

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Title Supreme Court: Qualifications for Notary Public Appointment

Law: Act No. 2433

Decision Date: Dec 23, 1914

Amendment to Act No. 2387 expands qualifications for appointment of notaries public in the Philippines, allowing experienced individuals with legal knowledge to hold the position.

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Temporary Appointment in Absence of Qualified Persons

Judges of First Instance may appoint temporarily other persons as notary public if:
- No qualified persons reside in a municipality or township.
- Qualified persons refuse to hold the office.
Such appointees must have proven fitness and morality.

Restrictions on Holding Notary Public Office Concurrently

Municipal presidents, treasurers, and secretaries with qualifications may not hold the office of notary public while serving in those offices.
Justices of the peace, clerks of court, and deputy clerks of court cannot hold the office of notary public while serving in their official capacities, except as ex officio notaries.

Limitations Based on Location and Legal Qualifications

In the City of Manila and provincial capitals where there are two or more lawyers appointed as notaries public:
- Only lawyers or those qualified to hold notary public under Spanish sovereignty may hold the office.

Citizenship Requirement

The appointee must be a citizen of either the Philippine Islands or the United States.

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