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| Aspect | Civil Law Notaries | Common Law Notaries |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Training | Extensive legal education required | Minimal legal training required |
| Document Preparation | Can draft legal documents | Generally cannot draft legal documents |
| Legal Advice | Can provide legal advice | Cannot provide legal advice |
| Impartiality | Act as impartial legal professional | Act as impartial witness |
| Appointment | Typically appointed by the state | Often commissioned by state government |
| Number of Practitioners | Limited number per region | No strict limitations on number |
Adoption of Digital Notarisation Services Across Different Regions (2021–2024)_
| Region | E-Notarisation | Remote Online Notarisation | Blockchain-based Notarisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 85% | 72% | 15% |
| Europe | 78% | 65% | 12% |
| Asia-Pacific | 70% | 58% | 18% |
| Latin America | 62% | 45% | 8% |
| Africa | 40% | 30% | 5% |
| Global Average | 67% | 54% | 11.6% |