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Journal : academia open

Liability of a Notary for Factual Errors in Authentic Deeds: Tanggung Jawab Notaris atas Cacat Faktual dalam Akta Autentik Yapferonica, Yapferonica; Djaja, Benny
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.14162

Abstract

General Background: Authentic deeds function as legal instruments with perfect evidentiary value and play a central role in ensuring legal certainty within the national legal system. Specific Background: Notaries, as public officials authorized to formalize legal acts, are required to uphold prudence, professionalism, and compliance with statutory regulations in drafting authentic deeds. Knowledge Gap: Despite normative limitations that place notarial responsibility primarily on formal aspects of deeds, ambiguity persists regarding the extent of liability when factual defects arise from negligence or intentional misconduct. Aims: This study aims to examine the legal considerations in determining notarial liability for the substance of authentic deeds and to analyze the forms and scope of legal responsibility related to deeds that do not reflect factual circumstances. Results: Using a normative juridical approach with statutory and conceptual analysis, the study finds that notarial liability may extend beyond formal responsibility when there is insufficient verification, lack of prudence, or active involvement in inserting inaccurate information into authentic deeds. Such conditions may result in administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, particularly in cases involving falsification, fraud, or misuse of authority. Novelty: This study emphasizes multidimensional notarial liability by distinguishing formal and material accountability while integrating prudential principles, professional ethics, and criminal law perspectives. Implications: The findings underline the necessity of rigorous document verification, ethical compliance, and professional integrity to preserve the credibility of authentic deeds as instruments of legal certainty and public trust. Highlights: Verification duties determine accountability boundaries in drafting official legal documents. Negligence and intentional misconduct may trigger administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions. Professional ethics and prudential standards remain essential for maintaining evidentiary credibility. Keywords: Notary, Accountability, Authentic Deeds
Co-Authors ., Yetmiaty Adam, Chistopher Kendrick Aisya, Alyaziza Alifa, Alifa Allister, Davin Aprilia, Indah Siti Arifin, Melissa Aryadewangga, Muhammad Alam Brigays, Chintia Ayala Calista , Jessica Cardova, Erico Chaterina, Carren Christhopher, Michael Christine Christine Darmansyah, Adimas Gusti Devi Nurjayanti, Florencia Dewi Rositasari, Noviarasta Dwi Yusakawati, Ni Made Arya Dzakirah, Vania Earlene, Felishella Elrika, Elrika Estera, Sanny Fahrani, Ahzaza Faisal Wirawan, Amaltha FamdaIe, Grace NataIia H Farma Rahayu, Mella Ismelia Febrina, Dwi Tiara Fitria, Sindi Gazali, Narumi Bungas Hasanah, Himma Hendry, Hillary Hertanto, Sandrarina Hussy, Maharani Millenia Immanuel Rich, Johannes Izzah , Nurul Jane, Fara Julianti, Lili Klenten, Bred Koswara, Nur Salsabila Kurniawan Kurniawan Kurniawan, Stanley Leriana, Helda Lukita, Hans M Sudirman, M M Sudirman, M Sudirman Mahendra, Martins Izha Maman Sudirman Matara, Opa Jermias Mohamad, Alwi Rany Nabilla, Tasya Nabima, Muhammad Nathanael, Moses Nathawira, Emerentia Oktavia, Ketut Ria Wahyudani Panglima, Rubby Aditya Pitaloka, Diah Marla Pramita, Helen Prathiwi, Della Hadyanti Prayogo, Radius Puspita, Lidya Qorib, Syarif Facthul Rahmawan, Evita Nuraini Ramdhan, Daddy Rasji, Rasji Samuel, Yoel Siahaan, Debby Flora Siarill, Jonathan Hervine Silalahi, Wilma Simanungkalit, Rosalina Sirait, Gladys Natalie Aurielle Soewito, Rizal Iskandar Sophian, Romy Prameswara Sudirman Sudirman , Maman Sudirman, M. Sudirman, M. Sudirman Susy Tanzil, Ko Tjajaindra, Phinawati Tonny Nurmala Putra Toruan, Daniel Natanael Lumban Traa, I Komang Krisma Bima Vianka, Maria Ibella Widjaja, Viona Wijaya, Niko Winarsih Winarsih Yapferonica, Yapferonica Yohanes, Joshua Yudha, Refans Jaka Pratama Yulian, Fransisca Chatharina Yuliska, Nanda Yuwono Prianto