Notary Public Services
Powers of attorney, signature legalizations, and real estate notarial deeds.
Main Notarial Services
- Signature authentication and certified true copies of documents.
- Drafting deeds for the transfer of real estate and vehicle ownership.
- Registering general and specific powers of attorney.
- Notarization of certified translations (Legalizare).
Rules on Interpreter Presence at the Notary
Under Article 82(2) of Law No. 36/1995 (the Romanian Notaries Law), if a party to a notarial act does not know Romanian, or belongs to a national minority, the content of the act must be conveyed to them through an authorized interpreter/translator — who must sign the closing statement alongside the notary.
Who can serve as interpreter? The notary may act as interpreter only if the foreign language is their own mother tongue or they are themselves an authorized translator; otherwise, an interpreter authorized by Romania's Ministry of Justice must attend in person. This is a separate cost on top of the fee table above, typically arranged and paid directly with the interpreter.
Documents already drafted in a foreign language: per Article 82(4), the notary may only work with such a document if they personally know that language or have understood it via an authorized interpreter — either way, a Romanian translation signed by the translator must be attached to the file. For certified true copies of foreign documents, Article 152(11) likewise requires an official translation to accompany the certified copy.
Opting out of an interpreter: if a foreign citizen declares that they know Romanian well enough, they may waive the authorized interpreter's presence via a handwritten declaration; the notary records this waiver in the act's closing statement (Article 224(4) of the Regulation implementing Law 36/1995). Bilingual acts are also permitted — Romanian and the foreign language in two columns or in sequence, with the Romanian text taking precedence (Article 82(5)).
Official Minimum Notary Fees (2024)
Per the official minimum-fee regulation (Ordinul MJ 177/C/2024), these are legal floors — actual Bucharest and major-city offices may charge more; always confirm before your visit.
| Service | Minimum Fee |
|---|---|
| Signature authentication on documents | 250 RON |
| Certified true copy (per page, document supplied by applicant) | 5 RON |
| Certified copy from notary archive (per page) | 7 RON |
| Power of attorney (transfer/acquisition of movable or immovable assets, inheritance representation) | 100 RON |
🇮🇷Iran-Specific: Power of Attorney to Iran & Validating Iranian Documents
If you need to issue a power of attorney from Romania for something in Iran (e.g. selling property there), a Romanian notary alone is not enough — because Iran is not a Hague Apostille Convention member. Two known routes exist: (1) apply directly through the Iranian Embassy's Mikhak system (mikhak.mfa.gov.ir) and attend in person with a valid Iranian passport and your representative's full details in Iran (name, national ID, father's name, date of birth, address); or (2) have the deed drawn up at a Romanian notary, then legalized ("supralegalizare") at Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally legalized by the Iranian Embassy in Bucharest. Confirm exact fees and appointment requirements directly with the Iranian Embassy in Bucharest.
The reverse direction follows the same logic: documents issued in Iran (like a power of attorney or official deed) cannot simply be apostilled to be valid in Romania — they must go through consular legalization (Iranian Ministry of Justice attestation → Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation → legalization by the Romanian Embassy in Tehran) before a Romanian notary can certify a translation of it. Under Article 82 of Romanian Law 36/1995, if you are not fluent in Romanian, the notary must either be personally fluent in your language or bring in an authorized interpreter and attach their translation to the file — this is an added cost on top of the fee table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment for notary services?
For complex acts like property purchases or corporate setups, an appointment is mandatory, but for simple document legalizations, walk-ins are often accepted.
What if I don't speak Romanian?
Under Article 82 of Law 36/1995, an authorized interpreter must be present and sign the closing statement — unless the notary is personally fluent in your language, or you formally waive the interpreter with a handwritten declaration (because you know Romanian well enough). This is a separately arranged, separately charged service, so coordinate it in advance.
I need to give someone in Iran power of attorney — is a Romanian notary enough?
Not by itself. Since Iran is not an Apostille Convention member, either apply directly through the Iranian Embassy's Mikhak system, or have the Romanian notarial deed legalized via Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then the Iranian Embassy in Bucharest.
This guide is part of the "Essentials & Settlement" collection.
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