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Sri Lanka Notary's Preliminary Examination (Registrar General's Department)

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Key Facts: LK Notaries Final Exam

2 Years

Minimum articles before the final examination

Notaries Ordinance, First Schedule, Part A, reg. 9 (checked 2026-10-19)

Age 20

Minimum age for appointment as a notary

Notaries Ordinance s. 4(1)(b) (checked 2026-10-19)

15th Day

Duplicates of the previous month's deeds must reach the Registrar of Lands

Notaries Ordinance s. 31, rule (26) (checked 2026-10-19)

Rs 10,000

Security deposited with the High Court before practising

Notaries Ordinance s. 12, as amended by Act No. 31 of 2022 (checked 2026-10-19)

1 April

Annual practising certificate deadline

Notaries Ordinance s. 27 (checked 2026-10-19)

The Sri Lanka final examination for notaries is the last step for articled clerks who are not attorneys-at-law. After at least two years' articles, the candidate applies to the Registrar-General, who refers the application to the Council of Legal Education to hold the examination; the Registrar-General then recommends successful candidates to the Minister, who appoints notaries by warrant. Papers, timing and pass marks are not published online. These free practice questions cover the Notaries Ordinance, conveyancing, stamp duty, registration of documents and notarial ethics.

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1Under the Notaries Ordinance (Chapter 107), on or before which day of the following month must a Notary Public transmit the duplicates of all deeds attested in any month to the Registrar of Lands?
A.On or before the 10th day
B.On or before the 15th day
C.On or before the 20th day
D.On or before the last day of the month
Explanation: Section 31 Rule 22 (and corresponding regulations) of the Notaries Ordinance stipulates that every notary must deliver or transmit the duplicates of all deeds attested by him during any month, together with a signed duplicate list of such deeds, to the Registrar of Lands of the district on or before the 15th day of the succeeding month.
2If a Notary Public has not attested any deeds or instruments during a calendar month, what is their statutory obligation under the Notaries Ordinance?
A.They are exempt from sending any report or list for that month.
B.They must notify the Registrar of Lands by telephone or email.
C.They must transmit a signed 'nil list' in duplicate on or before the 15th of the following month.
D.They must wait until they attest a deed and then report both months together.
Explanation: Under the Notaries Ordinance, if no deeds or instruments have been executed before a notary during any month, they must still transmit a list signed by them in duplicate containing the word 'Nil' to the Registrar of Lands on or before the 15th day of the following month.
3Which of the following documents is a Notary Public NOT required to submit as a duplicate to the Registrar of Lands under Section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance?
A.A Deed of Transfer of land
B.A Deed of Lease for 5 years
C.A Last Will or Codicil
D.A Primary Mortgage Bond
Explanation: Section 31 Rule 22 of the Notaries Ordinance explicitly excludes wills and codicils from the requirement of transmitting duplicates to the Registrar of Lands, in order to preserve the confidentiality of testamentary dispositions during the testator's lifetime.
4What register must a Notary Public maintain daily to record the details of all deeds and instruments attested by them, as mandated by the Notaries Ordinance?
A.Protocol Index
B.Personal Ledger
C.Notary's Day Book
D.Land Registry Journal
Explanation: Rule 22 of Section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance requires that every notary keep a 'Day Book' in the language they are authorized to practice, entering details of each deed or instrument on the same day it is attested.
5What is the third copy of a deed, signed by the parties, witnesses, and the notary, which is retained by the Notary Public for their own record called?
A.The Counterpart
B.The Duplicate
C.The Protocol
D.The Extract
Explanation: Under the Notaries Ordinance, the draft or copy of a deed retained by the notary, which is signed by the parties, witnesses, and the notary, is referred to as the 'Protocol'. This copy serves as secondary evidence if the original or duplicate is lost.
6In what manner must a Notary Public record any corrections, erasures, or interlineations made in a deed prior to its execution?
A.They must note them in the margin and initial them, and also describe them in the attestation clause.
B.They must cover them with a correcting fluid and write over them.
C.They can ignore them if the parties verbally agree to the changes.
D.They must erase them completely with a blade and leave the space blank.
Explanation: Rule 16 of Section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance requires that all erasures, interlineations, or corrections made in a deed before signature must be initialed by the notary and the parties, and specifically detailed or mentioned in the notary's attestation clause.
7According to Section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance, what specific time information must be recorded by the Notary Public in the attestation clause of a deed?
A.The date only
B.The date and day of the week only
C.The date, place, and the hour of execution
D.The date and estimated duration of the signing session
Explanation: Rule 17 of Section 31 requires that the notary state in the attestation clause the date, the place (with town or village and judicial zone), and the hour of the day (e.g., 10:30 a.m.) at which the deed was executed.
8Under what circumstance may a Notary Public attest a deed or instrument in a judicial zone other than the one specified in their warrant?
A.If they pay a surcharge to the Registrar of Lands.
B.If the parties request it in writing.
C.Only if they are authorized by a special warrant or have received a provisional warrant extension.
D.They can attest any deed anywhere in the island without restriction.
Explanation: A Notary's authority is strictly limited to the judicial zone and the language(s) specified in their warrant. Attesting documents outside their specified zone is a serious violation unless a provisional warrant or extension has been officially granted.
9What is the penalty under the Notaries Ordinance if a notary public attests a deed in which they have a direct personal or pecuniary interest?
A.A minor fine of LKR 100
B.Suspension of the notary's warrant, cancellation of the warrant, or prosecution for an offense
C.There is no penalty if the notary discloses the interest to the parties.
D.The notary is only required to pay double the stamp duty.
Explanation: Rule 12 of Section 31 prohibits a notary from attesting any instrument in which they or their immediate family have an interest. Under the Ordinance, a violation can lead to disciplinary proceedings, high-court inquiries, and ultimately the cancellation of their warrant.
10If a deed affects land situated in a district other than the one in which the Notary Public resides and practices, what additional duty is imposed on the Notary?
A.They must send an additional duplicate of the deed to the Registrar of Lands of that other district.
B.They must ask a local notary of that district to co-sign the deed.
C.They must personally travel to the other district to submit the deed.
D.They must pay a cross-district registration fee of LKR 10,000.
Explanation: Under the Notaries Ordinance, if a deed affects land in another district, the notary must transmit an additional duplicate or certified copy of the deed to the Registrar of Lands of the district where the land is situated, along with a statement showing such transmission.

About the LK Notaries Final Exam

Final examination for articled clerks qualifying as notaries in Sri Lanka under the First Schedule to the Notaries Ordinance (Chapter 107). These independent practice questions cover the Notaries Ordinance, property conveyancing, deed execution, stamp duty, document registration and notarial ethics; they are not official examination papers.

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Notaries Ordinance

Warrants, statutory rules under Section 31, maintenance of protocols and Day Books, transmission of duplicates.

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Conveyancing Practice

Drafting and executing deeds of transfer, lease agreements, and mortgage bonds; Prevention of Frauds Ordinance compliance; Bim Saviya title registration.

20%

Stamp Duty

Applying statutory stamp duty rates on land transfers, mortgages, and leases; exemptions; calculations; cancellation of stamps.

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Registration of Documents

The Land Registry system; priority of registration; registration in the proper folio; caveats; lis pendens; partition actions.

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Professional Ethics & Conduct

Misconduct, conflicts of interest, handling client funds, confidentiality, and disciplinary inquiries.

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LK Notaries Final: Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn the rules in section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance, numbered (1) to (36) after the 2022 and 2024 amendments, particularly those on deed forms, language requirements and duplicate submissions.
2Practise stamp duty calculations for land transfers, leases and mortgages using the rates currently in force, and check them against the current stamp duty provisions before relying on them.
3Master Section 2 of the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance (Chapter 70), which requires a notary and at least two witnesses present at the same time for all immovable property deeds.
4Understand the priority of registration rules under the Registration of Documents Ordinance, especially the concept of registering in the 'proper folio' and the role of caveats and lis pendens.
5Review common professional misconduct cases and the conflict-of-interest rules, including rule (13) of section 31, which bars a notary from attesting a deed to which the notary is a party.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sri Lanka Notaries Final Examination?

It is the final examination for notaries under the First Schedule to the Notaries Ordinance (Chapter 107). An articled clerk who has served at least two years' articles applies to the Registrar-General, who refers the application to the Council of Legal Education to hold the examination. On receiving the results, the Registrar-General may recommend the candidate to the Minister for appointment as a notary by warrant.

What subjects are tested on the examination?

No official paper list or syllabus for the final examination is published online. Candidates usually prepare on the Notaries Ordinance (Chapter 107) and its rules, conveyancing practice and deed drafting, stamp duty, the Registration of Documents Ordinance, and notarial ethics, which are the areas these practice questions cover.

What is the passing score for the final examination?

No passing score, pass rate or paper format is published online. The Council of Legal Education holds the examination and reports the results to the Registrar-General, who decides whether to recommend the candidate for appointment.

How do I register for the Notaries Final Examination?

An articled clerk applies in writing to the Registrar-General in Form A2, supported by the articled clerk's licence, proof of the required notices, a certificate from the attorney-at-law and notary under whom the articles were served, and proof of age (at least 20). At least one month before applying, the candidate must publish notice of the intended application in the Gazette and a local newspaper and affix it at the High Court. No examination fee is published online.

What are the rules regarding the submission of duplicates of attested deeds?

Under rule (26) of section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance, every notary must deliver or transmit to the Registrar of Lands of the district the duplicates of all deeds (except wills and codicils) attested during the previous month, with a signed list in duplicate, so that they reach the registrar on or before the 15th day of each month. If a notary fails to comply, the Registrar-General may give notice to comply, and the Minister may then suspend the notary (section 34).