In October 2025, the Department of Legal Affairs (DLA), under the Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J), notified the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025 through 763rd General Statutory Rule issued in the Extraordinary Gazette of India (G.S.R. 763(E)), exercising powers under Section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952).
- The amendment revises the maximum number of Notaries that may be appointed by the State Governments of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu (TN), Rajasthan, and Nagaland under the Notaries Rules, 1956.
Exam Hints:
- What? Notified Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025
- Who? DLA, MoLJ
- Effective from? 17 October 2025
- Under Section: 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952 (53 of 1952)
- Revised States: Gujarat, TN, Rajasthan, and Nagaland
- Purpose: To Enhance notarial capacity statewide
Notification Details
Issuing Authority: The notification was signed by Ashutosh Mishra, Additional Secretary, DLA, MoL&J.
Legal Reference: The amendment substitutes the existing numerical limits in the Schedule to the Notaries Rules, 1956 for Gujarat, TN, Rajasthan, and Nagaland, replacing the provisions last revised through G.S.R. 132(E) dated February 24, 2024.
Effective Date: The Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025 came into effect on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette (17th October 2025).
Purpose of the Amendment: The amendment was introduced to increase the number of notaries, addressing population growth, new administrative divisions, and expanded legal infrastructure, with the goal of improving public access to certified legal and official documents.
Revised Notary Limits:
| State | Previous Limit | Revised Limit (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 2,900 | 6,000 |
| Tamil Nadu (TN) | 2,500 | 3,500 |
| Rajasthan | 2,000 | 3,000 |
| Nagaland | 200 | 400 |
About Notaries:
Definition: A Notary is a public official appointed by the government to perform legal certification duties.
Key Functions:
- Verify, authenticate, and certify legal documents.
- Witness signatures on official papers.
- Administer oaths and affirmations.
Role of Notaries: Notaries ensure the integrity of legal and commercial transactions by attesting documents, certifying agreements, and supporting both domestic and international processes.
About Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J):
Minister of State (MoS) (Independent charge,IC) – Arjun Ram Meghwal
(Constituency- Bikaner, Rajasthan)
