A ratification is a notarial act by which a person expressly and formally confirms, validates or approves an act, document or statement made previously, thereby giving it full validity and legal force.
What Is It For?
- Confirming the authenticity of a signature or document
- Validating statements made outside the notary's presence
- Correcting or approving acts carried out previously
- Giving legal certainty to acts that require formal confirmation
What Does the Notary Do?
- Verifies the identity of the person ratifying
- Records the express statement of ratification
- Draws up the notarial record (acta) or document recording the ratification
- Signs and seals the document, giving it public faith (fe pública)
Main Features
- It must be made expressly and voluntarily
- It gives validity and legal certainty to previous acts or documents
- It can be made at any time after the original act
- It is a formal act with legal effects
Important Considerations
- The ratification must clearly refer to the act or document being confirmed
- It does not create new acts; it validates existing ones
- The person ratifying must be in full possession of their mental faculties
- It helps to avoid legal disputes or doubts about validity
Legal Value
A ratification has full legal value, as the notary attests to the express confirmation of the act or document, reinforcing its validity and legal effect.