Introduction of amendments to the Law on Notary

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the Law “On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan in connection with a radical reform of the notary system”. The Law provides for the phased transfer of state notaries to non-state, the establishment of activities of the Notary Chamber of the Republic of Uzbekistan, its main goals and activities.

On a separate note, the mandatory notary certification for certain types of transactions, as well as some requirements for certification of agreements of alienation, rental and uncompensated use of property. A mechanism for the implementation of notarial acts remotely, including through video conferencing, is being introduced.