Abu Dhabi Fines Private Notary Dh30,000 Over Regulatory Violations

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has imposed a Dh30,000 fine on a private notary for violating regulatory standards governing legal documentation services. The disciplinary action follows an investigation into the practitioner’s failure to comply with established administrative and legal protocols in the emirate. Regulatory Infractions and Penalties The Notary Public Affairs and Private Notary Committee issued the financial penalty after confirming specific breaches of Law No. 11 of 2017. This legislation regulates the notary public profession in Abu Dhabi, mandating strict adherence to verification processes and document integrity. The committee's decision is part of ongoing oversight to ensure that private legal officers maintain the same standards as their counterparts in government-operated centers. The identity of the notary and the exact nature of the document discrepancies were not specified in the initial ruling. However, the ADJD stated that such penalties are applied when practitioners fail to exercise due diligence or bypass mandatory electronic systems designed to prevent fraud and legal errors. Supervision of Legal Services Under the current framework, the…