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Justice Minister releases new notarization rules
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Justice has issued a new executive regulation to organize notarization activities, based on Law No. 10 of 2020 and Decree-Law No. 147 of 2025. The regulation focuses on updating and simplifying procedures through electronic means, providing three methods to complete transactions: in-person attendance, visual and audio communication, and an automated electronic system. The electronic system relies on the "Huwiti" application and electronic signatures, utilizing verification codes to ensure transaction integrity and to electronically document all operations in a way that prevents data deletion, thereby enhancing transparency and traceability. It also sets a five-year validity period for notarizing power of attorney documents, with exceptions for attorneys and real estate agencies outside Kuwait, to ensure their continued validity. The regulation emphasizes the neutrality of the notarizer, obliging them to read the document and clarify its legal effects, while prohibiting dealings with personal interests or even marrying a person involved in the matter. A requirement for disclosure and recusal is mandated when any conflict of interest exists. Additionally, the regulation includes a review and update of all power of attorney templates, linking them with appropriate procedures, representing one of the most significant advancements in Kuwait’s notarization system in decades.
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