The Minister for Justice and Construction Sector Reform, Jonathan Attard, presented warrants to 14 new notaries after they demonstrated their competence to practice the legal profession. He congratulated the notaries and recalled how in recent years, the notarial profession has not only increased in importance, but also in responsibility.
Minister Jonathan Attard explained the work being done by the Notary Public’s Office, particularly in the digital sector. He pointed out how the digital system has led to an 80% reduction in the number of people coming to the archive for a copy of a contract. In fact, during the year 2024, a total of 40,847 orders were processed and 64,735 public contracts and wills were purchased online.
Notary Public Dr Keith German congratulated the new notaries on this important milestone and stressed that they should carry out their duties seriously, impartially and with full respect for all the laws and regulations of the country while using the profession and helping those in need of their services.
The ceremony was also addressed by the President of the Notarial Council Roland Wedge and present for this ceremony were the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Johan Galea, the Attorney General Dr Victoria Buttigieg and representatives of the Notarial Council.
