Decision No. 01/2008/QD-BTP On the issuance of certain forms of documents for notarization activities

Decision No. 01/2008/QD-BTP of the Ministry of Justice issues forms of documents for notarization activities applicable to notary offices established by one or more notaries.

Document No.01/2008/QĐ-BTP
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice
Signed byHoàng Thế Liên — Thứ trưởng thường trực
Updated28/06/2026
SectorJustice
FieldJudicial Support
Issued date20/02/2008
Effective date18/03/2008
Expiry date01/08/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 01/2008/QD-BTP of the Ministry of Justice issues forms of documents for notarization activities applicable to notary offices established by one or more notaries.

Key points

  • Notaries and Notary Offices → shall use nine specific forms such as Application for Appointment, Application for Establishment, Registration Form, Decision on Permission to Establish, Certificate of Registration.
  • Notary Office established by one notary → shall use Forms TP-CC-01, TP-CC-02, TP-CC-04, TP-CC-06, TP-CC-08.
  • Notary Office established by two or more notaries → shall use Forms TP-CC-03, TP-CC-05, TP-CC-07, TP-CC-09.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Saves time and effort for all parties involved when using standardized forms.
  • Negative impact: Time needed to get familiar with new forms may cause initial difficulties.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What forms should notaries use?

Notaries should use forms such as Application for Appointment of Notary Public (Form TP-CC-01), Application for Establishment of Notary Office (Forms TP-CC-02 and TP-CC-03), Registration Form for Notary Office Activities (Forms TP-CC-04 and TP-CC-05).

Which forms should a Notary Office established by one notary use?

A Notary Office established by one notary should use forms such as Application for Appointment of Notary Public (Form TP-CC-01), Application for Establishment of Notary Office (Form TP-CC-02), Registration Form for Notary Office Activities (Form TP-CC-04).

Which forms should a Notary Office established by two or more notaries use?

A Notary Office established by two or more notaries should use forms such as Application for Establishment of Notary Office (Form TP-CC-03), Registration Form for Notary Office Activities (Form TP-CC-05).

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

For which entities are the issued forms applicable?

The issued forms are applicable to notaries and Notary Offices established by one or more notaries.

Full text

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 01/2008/QD-BTP
DATE: February 20, 2008

DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE

ON ISSUING CERTAIN FORMS OF DOCUMENTS USED IN NOTARIAL ACTIVITIES

__________________

THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE

BASED ON THE Notary Law number 82/2006/QH11 dated November 29, 2006;

Pursuant to Decree No. 02/2008/ND-CP dated January 4, 2008 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Notarization Law;

Pursuant to Decree No. 62/2003/ND-CP dated June 6, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice;

At the proposal of the Director of the Administrative Justice Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. ATTACHING TO THIS DECISION ARE THE FOLLOWING 09 FORMS OF DOCUMENTS USED IN NOTARIAL ACTIVITIES:

1. Application for Appointment of a Notary Public (Form TP-CC-01);

2. Application for Establishment of a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by one Notary Public) (Form TP-CC-02);

3. Application for Establishment of a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by two or more Notary Publics) (Form TP-CC-03);

4. Registration Form for Operation of a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by one Notary Public) (Form TP-CC-04);

5. Registration Form for Operation of a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by two or more Notary Publics) (Form TP-CC-05);

6. Decision on Permission to Establish a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by one Notary Public) (Form TP-CC-06);

7. Decision on Permission to Establish a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by two or more Notary Publics) (Form TP-CC-07);

Certificate of Operation of a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by one Notary Public) (Form TP-CC-08);

Certificate of Operation of a Notary Office (for a Notary Office established by two or more Notary Publics) (Form TP-CC-09).

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. Provincial People's Committees, the Director of the Administrative Justice Department, Heads of Units under the Ministry, Directors of Justice Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities, and those concerned are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

 

DEPUTY MINISTER

DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)

Hoang The Lien

 

 

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