A notarial certificate of a draw (acta de sorteo) is a public document authorised by a notary attesting that a draw or random selection has taken place. The notary certifies that the procedure was transparent, impartial and carried out in accordance with the established rules, ensuring the legitimacy of the process.
What is it for?
- Guaranteeing impartiality in the allocation of assets, places or benefits
- Validating selection processes in competitions, tenders or raffles
- Providing legal certainty as to the transparency of the procedure
- Officially recording the result and the method used in the draw
What does the notary do?
- Receives the rules and terms and conditions of the draw
- Supervises the draw or random selection
- Drafts the certificate setting out the details of the procedure and the results
- Signs and seals the document, giving it public validity
When is a notarial certificate of a draw used?
- Allocation of homes or commercial premises
- Public or private raffles, prize draws and competitions
- Random selection of beneficiaries in social programmes
- Court proceedings requiring a random appointment
Important considerations
- The notary must verify the lawfulness and rules of the draw
- Transparency and randomness are essential
- The certificate includes the date, place and participants
- The document may be used as legal evidence in any proceedings
Legal value
A notarial certificate of a draw has full legal and evidential value, as it is a notarial public document. It is recognised as conclusive evidence before authorities, courts and interested third parties.