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Key Facts: UKEN Notaris Exam

Rp1,750,000

Maximum registration fee set by Peraturan Perkumpulan INI

Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021

24 months

Minimum notary internship duration required before UKEN

UU No. 2 Tahun 2014 Pasal 3(1)(f)

70% / 30%

Official weighting for written examination vs oral interview

PP-INI Examination Guidelines

4 semesters

Required Magang Bersama attendance for ALB candidates

Perkum INI tentang Magang Bersama

The UKEN is the compulsory Indonesian notary ethics examination run by PP-INI under Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021, covering the Undang-Undang Jabatan Notaris and the Kode Etik Notaris in a written test weighted 70% and an interview weighted 30%. This independent OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the interview stage.

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1Under Article 1(1) of UU No. 30 Tahun 2004 jo UU No. 2 Tahun 2014 (UUJN), what is the statutory definition of a Notary (Notaris)?
A.A public official authorized to make authentic deeds and to have other powers as referred to in this Law or under other laws
B.A private commercial agent authorized by corporate shareholders to sign business contracts
C.An executive civil servant appointed by the Minister of Home Affairs to manage municipal land titles
D.An advocate who has practiced litigation before the Supreme Court for at least five years
Explanation: Article 1(1) of UUJN defines a Notary as a public official (pejabat umum) authorized to make authentic deeds (akta otentik) and to possess other powers under this Law or other statutory regulations.
2Under Article 15(1) of UUJN, what is the core authority of a notary regarding authentic deeds?
A.To issue binding court judgments in debt collection cases under Rp100,000,000
B.To make authentic deeds regarding all acts, agreements, and stipulations required by regulations or requested by interested parties, provided the making is not assigned to another official
C.To arrest individuals suspected of breaching notarized commercial loan agreements
D.To draft legislation on behalf of the House of Representatives (DPR)
Explanation: Article 15(1) of UUJN sets forth the general authority of a notary to create authentic deeds concerning all acts, agreements, and determinations required by law or desired by interested parties, to authenticate dates, store deeds, and issue grosses, copies, and excerpts.
3What is the specific authority of a notary regarding private documents under Article 15(2)(a) and (b) of UUJN (Waarmerking and Legalisasi)?
A.Legalisasi converts an unwritten verbal conversation into a registered state treaty
B.Waarmerking confers immediate executory power on the private document identical to a court judgment
C.Legalisasi involves certifying the signature and date of a private deed signed in the notary's presence, while Waarmerking is registering an already-signed private letter in a special book
D.Both terms refer to the identical procedure of destroying disputed private contracts
Explanation: Under Article 15(2) of UUJN, legalisasi (attestation) certifies that a private letter was signed in the notary's presence after its contents were read, whereas waarmerking (registration/pembukuan) simply records an already-executed private document in the notary's special register to ascertain its date.
4Under Article 16(1)(m) of UUJN, what is the notary's statutory obligation regarding the reading of deeds to the appearing parties?
A.The deed must be read by a court clerk at the local District Court registry
B.The notary may email the deed to the parties and sign it alone at home three weeks later
C.The reading of the deed may be permanently waived if the transaction value is under Rp50,000,000
D.The notary must read the deed in the physical presence of the appearers attended by at least two witnesses and sign it immediately at the same session
Explanation: Article 16(1)(m) of UUJN mandates that a notary must read the deed in the presence of the appearers (penghadap) attended by at least 2 witnesses, and sign it at that very moment together with the appearers, witnesses, and notary. Failure to comply can degrade the deed to private document status.
5What is the legal consequence under Article 16(9) of UUJN if a notary fails to read the deed in the presence of the appearers and two witnesses?
A.The deed only has the evidentiary force of a deed under private signature (akta di bawah tangan)
B.The deed remains a perfect authentic deed without any reduction in evidentiary value
C.The parties are automatically sentenced to criminal fraud penalties
D.The transaction recorded in the deed is automatically confiscated by the state treasury
Explanation: Article 16(9) of UUJN stipulates that if a notary violates Article 16(1)(m) by failing to read the deed in the presence of the appearers and witnesses, the deed loses its authentic character and is degraded to having only the evidentiary value of an akta di bawah tangan (private deed).
6Under Article 17(1) of UUJN, which of the following concurrent positions (rangkap jabatan) is strictly prohibited for an active notary?
A.Member of the board of trustees of a non-profit academic foundation
B.Advocate, civil servant, state official, or head of a state-owned enterprise
C.Author of scholarly textbooks on comparative civil law
D.Alumni association committee chairperson
Explanation: Article 17(1) of UUJN lists the notary's prohibitions, including concurrently serving as a civil servant (pegawai negeri), a state official (pejabat negara), an advocate, or a leader/employee of a state-owned, regionally-owned or private business entity. The same provision separately bars holding office as a PPAT and/or Pejabat Lelang Kelas II outside the notary's own tempat kedudukan, and bars becoming a Notaris Pengganti.
7Under Article 18(1) and (2) of UUJN, what is the geographical scope of a notary's office domicile (tempat kedudukan) and working territory (wilayah jabatan)?
A.The notary may open branches and establish office domiciles in all 38 provinces simultaneously
B.The domicile and working territory are both restricted to a single subdistrict (kecamatan)
C.The domicile is in one regency or city (kabupaten/kota), and the working territory covers the entire province containing that domicile
D.The working territory covers the entire ASEAN region under reciprocal agreements
Explanation: Article 18(1) and (2) of UUJN provides that a notary has an office domicile in one regency or city (kabupaten/kota), while their working territory (wilayah jabatan) extends throughout the entire province that encompasses that regency or city.
8Under Article 19(1) of UUJN, what is the rule regarding a notary opening branch offices or representative liaison desks?
A.A notary can open representative desks provided they employ an associate advocate to manage them
B.A notary may open up to three branch offices in shopping centers within the same province
C.A notary may open mobile branch desks at bank branches during mortgage closing campaigns
D.A notary is strictly prohibited from opening a branch office, liaison office, or representative desk outside or inside their office domicile
Explanation: Article 19(1) of UUJN explicitly forbids notaries from opening branch offices, liaison offices, or representative desks (kantor cabang, kantor perwakilan, atau perwakilan) in any location whatsoever.
9Under Article 8(1)(b) of UUJN, what is the statutory retirement age for a notary in Indonesia?
A.65 years old, extendable to 67 years old based on good health and competence
B.60 years old with no extension permitted under any circumstances
C.70 years old automatically upon submission of an annual health report
D.55 years old matching the general civil service retirement age
Explanation: Article 8(1)(b) jo Article 8(2) of UUJN provides that a notary is honorably discharged upon reaching 65 years of age, with the possibility of extension until 67 years of age subject to physical and mental fitness.
10Under Article 16(1)(b) of UUJN, what is a notary's obligation regarding the custody and storage of original deeds (Minuta Akta)?
A.The notary must deliver the original Minuta Akta to the highest-paying client after signing
B.The notary must safeguard the Minuta Akta as part of the Notary Protocol and is forbidden from handing over the original minuta to any party except under statutory exceptions
C.The notary must destroy all original minuta deeds after ten years of storage
D.The notary must deposit all original deeds with the local commercial bank vault
Explanation: Article 16(1)(b) of UUJN mandates that a notary must maintain and preserve the original deed (Minuta Akta) as part of the Notarial Protocol. The minuta remains in state custody via the notary; clients receive Grosse, Salinan, or Kutipan, never the original Minuta Akta.

About the UKEN Notaris Exam

The Ujian Kode Etik Notaris (UKEN) is the compulsory professional ethics examination administered by Pengurus Pusat Ikatan Notaris Indonesia for candidate notaries who have completed the required internship. Passing it produces the certificate a candidate must file when applying to the ministry responsible for legal affairs for appointment as a notary.

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Assessment

Three stages under Article 7(2) of Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021: a compulsory pembekalan briefing, a written test weighted 70%, and an interview weighted 30%. Sittings are held in March and/or October (Article 5(2)) and may be regionalised to a Pengurus Wilayah with at least 50 candidates (Article 3(2)). Results are announced by the Pengurus Pusat no later than the eighth week after the sitting and are final and binding.

Time Limit

Not published

Passing Score

Composite score weighted 70% written test and 30% interview (Article 7(3), Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021)

Exam / Certification Fees

Set by PP-INI; Article 5(1) of Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021 caps the candidate fee at Rp1,750,000

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Undang-Undang Jabatan Notaris (UUJN)

Statutory rules on notary powers, mandatory deed reading, signature requirements, prohibitions against concurrent occupations, protocol administration, and supervisory councils.

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Kode Etik Notaris (KEN)

Mandatory ethical conduct, integrity in public service, prohibited publicity and billboard dimensions, fee setting, and unfair competition among notaries.

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Dewan Kehormatan & Penegakan Disiplin

Jurisdiction of Regional, Provincial, and Central Honor Councils, complaint handling, investigation hearing procedures, and organizational disciplinary sanctions.

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Organisasi, AD/ART & Peraturan Perkumpulan INI

Articles of Association, Bylaws, ALB membership requirements, Magang Bersama regulations, and activity point accumulation systems.

Preparing for the UKEN Notaris Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Composite score weighted 70% written test and 30% interview (Article 7(3), Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021)
  • Assessment: Three stages under Article 7(2) of Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021: a compulsory pembekalan briefing, a written test weighted 70%, and an interview weighted 30%. Sittings are held in March and/or October (Article 5(2)) and may be regionalised to a Pengurus Wilayah with at least 50 candidates (Article 3(2)). Results are announced by the Pengurus Pusat no later than the eighth week after the sitting and are final and binding.
  • Time limit: Not published
  • Exam / certification fees: Set by PP-INI; Article 5(1) of Perkum INI No. 23/PERKUM/INI/2021 caps the candidate fee at Rp1,750,000 Official sources

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UKEN Notaris: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the mandatory deed-reading requirement under Article 16(1)(m) of UUJN and its legal consequences if omitted.
2Understand the strict prohibitions on notary advertising, including maximum signboard dimensions and prohibitions against commercial sponsorship or intermediaries.
3Review the distinct jurisdictions of Majelis Pengawas Notaris (MPD, MPW, MPP) versus Dewan Kehormatan INI (DKD, DKW, DKP).
4Learn the rules on protocol handover, leaves of absence (cuti), substitute notaries (notaris pengganti), and protocol storage.
5Study the honorarium calculation brackets based on economic value and the mandatory pro bono requirement under Article 37 of UUJN.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UKEN examination?

UKEN (Ujian Kode Etik Notaris) is the professional ethics examination administered by the Ikatan Notaris Indonesia (INI) that prospective notaries must pass before they can be officially appointed.

What subjects are tested on the UKEN?

The examination tests the Law on Notary Positions (UUJN), the Indonesian Notary Code of Ethics, the Articles of Association and Bylaws (AD/ART) of INI, and relevant Peraturan Perkumpulan.

Who is eligible to take the UKEN?

Candidates must hold an S1 Law degree and an M.Kn degree, be registered as an Anggota Luar Biasa (ALB) of INI, complete at least 24 months of notary internship, and attend 4 sessions of Magang Bersama.

What is the format of the UKEN?

The official exam includes a written examination (multiple-choice and case-study questions) and an oral interview, with composite scoring of 70% written and 30% interview.

Is this OpenExamPrep bank an official UKEN simulation?

No. It is an independent study tool by OpenExamPrep providing an English-language MCQ study adaptation of Indonesian notary ethics and statutory rules, not an official translation or an oral interview simulation.