akta notaris
Also called: akta autentik
An official document made by a notary that has strong evidentiary force.
What it means
A notarial deed (akta notaris) is an official document made by a notary as a public official. Because it is made in the prescribed form, this deed has strong evidentiary force in the eyes of the law. Its contents may be an agreement, a statement, or another legal act carried out by the parties. An authentic deed differs from an ordinary letter that is only signed by oneself.
Why it matters for families
A notarial deed protects a family because the contents of the agreement are clearly recorded and hard to dispute. If you buy a house or divide property without a deed, a dispute may be difficult to prove later. The cost of making a deed needs to be budgeted, but it is worth the legal certainty obtained.
Example
For example, two siblings agree to divide inherited land and make a notarial deed. When one party wants to sell their share, the deed becomes valid proof of ownership and division. Without the deed, a buyer or bank may hesitate to accept the land as collateral.
Common misunderstanding
Some think a notarial deed is the same as a land certificate. In fact, a deed records a legal act, while a certificate is issued by the land authority.