<![CDATA[Although the role of notaries as public officials in preparing authentic deeds has been widely studied, discussions that specifically examine the authority of notaries as mediators in resolving disputes over deeds they have prepared themselves and the legal implications arising from this role remain limited. This study aims to analyze whether dispute resolution is part of a notary’s authority when acting as a mediator for deeds they have prepared, as well as to examine the legal implications arising from the exercise of this role. This study used a qualitative approach with a normative legal research design through a statutory approach and a conceptual approach. Primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials were obtained through literature study and were then analyzed prescriptively through interpretation of relevant laws and regulations, doctrines, and literature. The results showed that the Notary Position Law does not explicitly grant notaries the authority to act as mediators in resolving disputes over deeds they have prepared. However, the authority of notaries to provide legal counseling, as regulated in Article 15 paragraph (2) letter e of the Notary Position Law, may serve as an argumentative basis for notarial involvement in assisting the parties in resolving disputes through non-litigation mechanisms. On the other hand, the involvement of notaries as mediators may create a conflict of interest because notaries have a direct relationship with the deed that becomes the object of the dispute, which may affect the principles of mediator independence and neutrality. This finding contributes to the development of notarial law studies, particularly regarding the limits of notarial authority in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of clearer regulation concerning the position, authority, and mechanisms of notaries as mediators to ensure legal certainty and prevent conflicts of interest. The implications of this study include theoretical contributions to the development of notarial law and alternative dispute resolution, as well as practical implications for lawmakers and notarial professional organizations in formulating regulations that accommodate the role of notaries as mediators in a professional manner.]]>
