China Justice Observer

中司观察

EnglishArabicChinese (Simplified)DutchFrenchGermanHindiItalianJapaneseKoreanPortugueseRussianSpanishSwedishHebrewIndonesianVietnameseThaiTurkishMalay

China Issues New Regulation on Reform of Notarial System

Wed, 11 Aug 2021
Categories: China Legal Trends

On 8 July 2021, the Ministry of Justice issued the “Opinions on Deepening the Reform of Notarization System and Mechanism to Promote the Healthy Development of Notarization (hereinafter referred to as the “Opinions”, 关于深化公证体制机制改革 促进公证事业健康发展的意见). The Opinions sets forth provisions in expanding the coverage of notary services and strengthening the information-based development of notary services.

The Opinions encourages making good use of the preventive judicial function and other functions of notarization in respect of notarized certificates, evidence preservation, on-site supervision, and effects of enforcement. In accordance with the Opinions, it is necessary to actively expand innovative businesses, and explore the practice of notarization in serving finance, private enterprises, safeguarding the “agriculture, rural areas, and farmers”, intellectual property protection, property protection, judicial assistance affairs, family affairs, competitive sports, response to public emergencies and other fields.

The Opinions also encourages the strengthening of information-based development in the field of notary services, including the establishment of a national unified notary chain platform and the exploration of blockchain application.

 

 

Cover Photo by Kunal Kalra (https://unsplash.com/@kunal_au) on Unsplash

Contributors: CJO Staff Contributors Team

Save as PDF

You might also like

Beijing Passes Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

In December 2024, Beijing passed the "Beijing Autonomous Vehicle Regulation," effective April 1, 2025, to promote development and safety, allowing self-driving cars in taxis, buses, and more after rigorous testing.

SPC Revises Rules on Mainland China - Taiwan Judgment Recognition

China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has amended regulations on the mutual recognition and enforcement of civil judgments between Mainland China and Taiwan, clarifying application procedures, exceptions, and jurisdictional conflicts, effective January 1, 2025.

China Establishes Shanghai International Commercial Court

The Shanghai International Commercial Court was established in December 2024 as a division of the Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court, with exclusive jurisdiction over foreign-related commercial cases and arbitration judicial review, along with newly released jurisdictional regulations and model clauses.

SPC Issues Guiding Cases on Gig Worker Protection

In December 2024, China’s Supreme People’s Court issued its first guiding cases on gig worker labor disputes, clarifying criteria for determining employment relationships with platform companies.

China Amends Supervision Law to Strengthen Oversight

The newly amended Supervision Law of the People’s Republic of China, effective June 1, 2025, strengthens oversight, limits supervisory powers, and enhances protections for citizens' rights through standardized enforcement.