Cap. 55 ст. 10Oathsofallegiance and office.

(1) The notary, before entering upon the exercise of his functions, shall -

(a) take before the Court of Appeal the oath of allegiance in terms of article 10 of the Code of Organization and

Civil Procedure and the oath of office in the terms following:

"I,.............., promise and swear that I will faithfully and with all honesty and exactness exercise the office of notary according to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God."

(b) write in a book kept for the purpose in the office of the Attorney General his specimen signature as he is thereafter to use it in signing deeds;

(c) cause to be registered in the office of the Attorney General the act of his appointment, as well as the date on which he took the oaths referred to in paragraph (a);

(d) submit to the Notarial Council proof that he has adequate insurance cover for professional liability;

(e) submit to the Notarial Council the personal details and other information required by regulations made by the Minister responsible for notarial affairs after consulting the Notarial Council.

(2) A notary shall not enter upon the exercise of his functions before notice of his appointment has been published in the Gazette in terms of article 5(1).

*the amendments made by article 11 of Act XXIV of 2011 are subject to the provisions of article 103(7) of the same Act.