summary chart of the most important sections of the Notaries Act, 1952

 

summary chart of the most important sections of the Notaries Act, 1952 — clean and easy for quick reference or revision:

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Section	Title	Key Points
Sec. 3	Power to Appoint Notaries	Central & State Govts can appoint notaries; they set qualifications, jurisdiction, and conditions.
Sec. 4	Functions of Notaries	Lists authorized notarial acts: attestation, certification, administering oaths, noting/protesting negotiable instruments, preparing legal documents, etc.
Sec. 5	Seal of Notary	Every notary must use an official seal of prescribed design on all notarial acts to give authenticity.
Sec. 8	Removal of Name from Register	Govt can remove a notary’s name for conviction, misconduct, or if they stop practicing or lose eligibility.
Sec. 9	Penalty for False Claim as Notary	Punishes anyone pretending to be a notary or using notarial powers/seal without authorization — includes fine or imprisonment.
Sec. 14	Power to Make Rules	Central Govt empowered to make detailed rules for appointments, duties, conduct, fees, register maintenance, and disciplinary action against notaries.

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✅ Other Useful Sections (if needed):

• Sec. 6 → Entry of names in the register

• Sec. 10 → Cognizance of offenses

• Sec. 11–13 → Transitional and savings provisions