A notarial record of statements (acta de manifestaciones) is a notarial document in which a person appears before a notary and makes a statement voluntarily, freely and personally. The notary does not assess or validate the content of the statement: they simply attest that the person said what is recorded in the document.
What Is It For?
- Formally recording a statement or intention
- Voluntarily disclosing information about a personal or financial situation
- Communicating family or business decisions
- Supporting past facts, verbal agreements or events that have taken place
- Using it as evidence in the event of future disputes
What Exactly Does the Notary Do?
- Receives the person appearing and verifies their identity with an official document
- Listens to or takes note of the statement they wish to make
- Drafts the record faithfully reflecting what was said
- Attests that the person voluntarily stated what appears in the document
- Provides a certified copy on request
Examples of Common Statements
- Declaring that you live at a particular address
- Expressing an intention to enter into a contract, or to resign from or accept a position
- Stating your marital status or that you live with a partner
- Stating that a vehicle was handed over or received
- Recording that you have informed another person about something
Important Considerations
- An official identity document must be presented
- The content of the statement is the responsibility of the person making it
- The notary does not certify that what is stated is true, only that it was said
- No third parties are required, only the person making the statement
Legal Value
A notarial record of statements is a public instrument with evidential value. It is presumed to be authentic and can be used in administrative or court proceedings, or as supporting evidence in private matters.