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The Certificate of Notarial Authority is a crucial document within South Africa's legal framework that provides official authentication and certification of various matters requiring notarial verification. This certificate is commonly required when documents need to be used across jurisdictions, particularly in international business transactions, legal proceedings, or when dealing with foreign authorities. The document must be executed by a registered South African Notary Public and typically includes detailed information about the notary's authority, the subject matter being certified, and specific verifications performed. A Certificate of Notarial Authority may be required for various purposes, such as authenticating signatures, certifying copies of documents, confirming the existence of facts or events, or verifying the authority of signatories. The certificate must comply with South African notarial practice requirements and may need additional authentication (such as apostille) for international recognition.

1. Title and Date: Formal title 'Certificate of Notarial Authority' and the date of execution

2. Notary Details: Full name, registration number, and business address of the Notary Public

3. Subject Matter: Clear identification of the document, fact, or signature being certified

4. Verification Statement: Express statement of what the notary is certifying and how the verification was conducted

5. Capacity Declaration: Statement confirming the notary's authority and capacity to issue the certificate

6. Execution Block: Notary's signature, official seal, and date of certification