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• The Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025, were notified by the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, through G.S.R. 763(E) dated October 17, 2025.
• These rules amend the Notaries Rules, 1956 under the authority of Section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952.

Key points of the amendment

• The maximum number of notaries that can be appointed by the State Governments of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Nagaland has been increased to meet growing demand due to population growth and administrative expansion.
• The new limits are:
  • Gujarat: increased from 2,900 to 6,000
  • Tamil Nadu: increased from 2,500 to 3,500
  • Rajasthan: increased from 2,000 to 3,000
  • Nagaland: increased from 200 to 400
• The amendment reflects requests from these State Governments and acknowledges the rise in the number of districts, tehsils, and talukas, alongside the corresponding demand for notary services.
• These rules came into effect upon their publication in the Official Gazette on October 17, 2025.
• Notaries are public officials who verify, authenticate, and certify the execution of documents, administer oaths, witness signatures, and help prevent fraud in legal transactions.

This amendment aims to enhance access to legal document services and strengthen grassroots legal infrastructure in these states, facilitating smoother legal and commercial transactions and supporting ease of doing business and justice delivery in India.

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