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Notary's Obligations in Maintaining the Confidentiality of Deeds in Indonesia and in the state of California, United States

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  • I Made Mulyawan Subawa Faculty of Law, Universitas Mahendradatta, Denpasar, Indonesia.
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Published 29-09-2026
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Abstract

Maintaining deed confidentiality is essential for notaries, providing legal protection and preserving public trust in the profession. Violations of confidentiality can harm the parties involved and damage the integrity of the notarial institution, underscoring the need for strict adherence to confidentiality obligations by notaries. This study analyzes notarial authority in Indonesia and the United States, focusing on confidentiality obligations for deeds and the legal consequences of their violation. This research highlights comparison between the powers of notaries in Indonesia and the United States. This study uses a normative juridical method with a statutory approach, drawing data from a literature study of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. The authority and responsibilities of notaries in Indonesia are regulated in the Notary Law, which establishes as public officials with the task of making authentic deeds and maintaining their confidentiality, including minutes, copies, and related information, unless otherwise specified by law or the Notary Honorary Council. In the United States, although not federally regulated, notaries are still bound by ethics codes and state laws to maintain the privacy of client documents and securely maintain journals.

    Keywords

  • confidentiality
  • deed
  • Notary

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