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1How does Article 4.3 of the Law on Notariat (Нотариатын тухай хууль) describe the notary's main function?

A.To decide property disputes between private parties as a court of first instance with binding effect

B.To act as an impartial witness on behalf of the state and advise parties on the law

C.To register ownership of immovable property in the state registry

D.To represent one party's interests in negotiations over a contract

Explanation: Article 4.3 provides that the notary acts as an impartial witness on behalf of the state (төрийн нэрийн өмнөөс хөндлөнгийн гэрч) and gives legal advice to persons taking part in property relations and related non-property relations. Article 4.4 then lists specific functions, such as certifying transactions and signatures.

2Under Article 6.1 of the Law on Notariat, which set of requirements must a Mongolian citizen meet to practise as a notary?

A.A law degree, five years of legal practice, and membership of a political party's legal advisory council

B.A law degree and three years of legal work, with no examination required

C.Passing the lawyer and notary qualification exams, no intentional-crime conviction, and a workplace

D.Having passed only the notary qualification exam and bought professional liability insurance

Explanation: Article 6.1 lets a Mongolian citizen practise as a notary if he has passed the lawyer professional examination provided by law and the notary qualification examination under Article 14, has never been sentenced for an intentional crime, and has a workplace for performing notarial acts.

3A practising notary is offered a salaried post as legal director of a mining company. Under Article 6.2 of the Law on Notariat, may she accept while continuing as a notary?

A.Yes, if the company is not one of her notarial clients and she declares the salary to the tax office

B.Yes, if the Chamber of Notaries approves the appointment in advance and in writing

C.Yes, provided she works for the company only part time and outside office hours

D.No; other paid work is barred except part-time law teaching, research and association roles

Explanation: Article 6.2 prohibits a notary from holding any other paid job or position besides part-time teaching in law, research work, and work or positions within professional associations and their committees. Article 6.3 allows elected posts in national or international notarial organizations. Taking such a job can lead to revocation of the license (Article 18.1.8).

4A notary in one district is asked to certify the sale of an apartment located in another district. What does Article 7.3 of the Law on Notariat require?

A.Any notary in Mongolia may certify it if both parties agree

B.Only the notary of the property's district

C.The notary may certify it after obtaining the Chamber of Notaries' written permission

D.The notary of the buyer's district must certify it

Explanation: Article 7.3 provides that any transaction transferring ownership of immovable property is certified only by a notary of the district (тойрог) where the property is located. This is also the one exception to the client's right to choose a notary freely (Article 28.1.1).

5A notary wants to move from a rural district to a district in Ulaanbaatar. What does Article 7.4 of the Law on Notariat require?

A.She simply notifies the Chamber and starts work in the new district

B.The Minister reassigns her by order, without any further examination or waiting period

C.She must retake the qualification exam and, if she passes, wait for a vacancy there

D.She may work in both districts for up to one year

Explanation: Article 7.1 forbids a notary from switching districts on her own, and Article 7.4 requires a notary who transfers districts to retake the qualification examination and, having passed, to wait in line until a vacancy opens in that district. The transfer procedure is approved by the Minister in charge of legal affairs.

6Who sets the notarial districts (тойрог) and the number of notaries in each, under Article 7.2 of the Law on Notariat?

A.The Minister, considering the Chamber's proposal

B.The Chamber of Notaries alone, by resolution of the general meeting of all its members

C.The aimag and capital city governors for their own territories

D.The State Great Hural, by law, for the whole country at once

Explanation: Article 7.2 gives the Minister in charge of legal affairs the power to set notarial districts and the number of notaries working in them, taking into account the proposal of the Chamber of Notaries. Under Article 7.5 the Chamber bases its proposal on population, social need, and whether notaries can finance themselves from fees.

7What is the legal nature of the Chamber of Mongolian Notaries (Монголын Нотариатчдын танхим) under Article 8.1 of the Law on Notariat?

A.A department of the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs

B.A voluntary non-governmental organization that notaries may join or leave as they choose

C.A public-law legal entity that unites notaries and coordinates their professional work

D.A commercial company owned by its member notaries

Explanation: Article 8.1 establishes the Chamber of Mongolian Notaries as a public-law legal entity (нийтийн эрх зүйн этгээд) that unites notaries, coordinates their professional activity under the Law and its charter, and protects their legitimate interests. Under Article 8.2 it consists of the general meeting of all members, the Management Board, and aimag and capital-city branches.

8Under Article 8.3 of the Law on Notariat, what is the term of the President of the Chamber of Notaries?

A.Four years, with no re-election

B.Two years, renewable once by the members

C.Three years, renewable without limit

D.Six years, with no re-election permitted

Explanation: Article 8.3 provides that the President of the Chamber runs its day-to-day activity for a term of four years and may not be re-elected. Under Article 8.8 the general meeting of all members elects and dismisses the President.

9How is the Disciplinary Council attached to the Chamber of Notaries composed under Article 8.6 of the Law on Notariat?

A.Five members, all elected by the Chamber's general meeting

B.Seven: two each from the courts and the justice ministry, and three from the Chamber

C.Nine members: three each from the courts, the ministry and the Chamber

D.Seven members: two each from the courts, the ministry and the Chamber, plus one legal scholar

Explanation: Article 8.6 provides that the Disciplinary Council, which decides whether a notary has breached the Law or professional ethics, has seven members: two representatives each of the courts and the central state administrative body in charge of legal affairs, and three from the Chamber. Its working procedure is approved by the Minister (Article 8.7).

10How is the Notary Qualification Committee (Мэргэшлийн хороо) composed under Article 15 of the Law on Notariat?

A.Five members appointed by the Chamber of Notaries for two years

B.Nine members, three each from the courts, the ministry and the Chamber, serving six-year terms

C.Seven: two each from courts, ministry and Chamber, plus one academic lawyer; four-year terms

D.Seven members, all serving judges, appointed for life

Explanation: Article 15.1 places the Qualification Committee under the central administrative body in charge of legal affairs. Articles 15.2 and 15.3 set seven members: two each from the courts, the ministry and the Chamber, and one lawyer holding an academic degree. Members need at least a master's degree and five years of experience (15.4) and serve four-year terms without reappointment (15.5).

About the Mongolian Notary Exam Exam

The Notary Qualification Examination (Нотариатчийн мэргэшлийн шалгалт) is the exam a Mongolian lawyer must pass to receive a license to carry out notarial activity. The Notary Qualification Committee under the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs runs it under the Law on Notariat. These independent English-language practice questions cover the status and organization of notaries, the procedure for notarial acts, specific notarial acts, Civil Code transactions, succession, and compliance and discipline. The bank is a study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.

Exam sponsor: Notary Qualification Committee under the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs (Нотариатчийн мэргэшлийн хороо). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Notary Qualification Committee, which sits under the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs, runs the exam under Articles 14–15 of the Law on Notariat and the Committee's working procedure (Minister order A/06 of 2016, as amended). The Committee has seven members: two each from the courts, the Ministry and the Chamber of Notaries, and one legal academic. The exam is held nationwide every three years, taking into account notarial districts, positions and need, with at least 45 days' public notice. Candidates apply for a specific notarial district. The 2022 notice described a test, case problems and an interview, and the Ministry publishes an official list of laws for candidates to study. The exam is conducted in Mongolian.

Time Limit

Not stated in the exam notices

Passing Score

Set by the Qualification Committee's working procedure (Minister order A/06 of 2016, as amended); current thresholds are not stated in the exam notices

Exam / Certification Fees

Registration fee announced for each cycle; 100,000 MNT in the 2022 cycle

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Notary Status & Organization (Нотариатчийн эрх зүйн байдал, зохион байгуулалт)

Requirements for notaries, incompatible activities, notarial districts, the Qualification Committee, the Chamber of Notaries, substitute notaries, license suspension, revocation and termination, discipline and liability insurance under the Law on Notariat.

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Notarial Procedure (Нотариатын үйлдэл хийх журам)

How notarial acts are performed: language and seal, workplace, identification and capacity checks, witnesses and interpreters, conflicts of interest, postponement and refusal, fees, the notarial register, records, archives, confidentiality and client rights.

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Specific Notarial Acts (Нотариатын тодорхой үйлдэл)

Certifying transactions, wills and powers of attorney; certifying signatures, copies and translations; spousal and immovable-property matters; notices of payment; deposits; protection of estates; and certificates of inheritance.

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Civil Law Transactions (Иргэний эрх зүйн хэлцэл)

Civil Code rules that notaries apply: legal capacity, form and validity of transactions, agency and powers of attorney, limitation periods, and transfer of ownership, including immovable property.

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Succession (Өв залгамжлал)

Opening of an inheritance, statutory heirs and their order, wills, the mandatory share, acceptance of an estate, certificates of inheritance and heirs' liability for the deceased's debts.

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Compliance & Discipline (Хяналт, сахилга, мөнгө угаахтай тэмцэх)

Notaries' duties under the anti-money-laundering law, confidentiality, independence, professional ethics, continuing education and discipline.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: Set by the Qualification Committee's working procedure (Minister order A/06 of 2016, as amended); current thresholds are not stated in the exam notices
Assessment: The Notary Qualification Committee, which sits under the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs, runs the exam under Articles 14–15 of the Law on Notariat and the Committee's working procedure (Minister order A/06 of 2016, as amended). The Committee has seven members: two each from the courts, the Ministry and the Chamber of Notaries, and one legal academic. The exam is held nationwide every three years, taking into account notarial districts, positions and need, with at least 45 days' public notice. Candidates apply for a specific notarial district. The 2022 notice described a test, case problems and an interview, and the Ministry publishes an official list of laws for candidates to study. The exam is conducted in Mongolian.
Time limit: Not stated in the exam notices
Exam / certification fees: Registration fee announced for each cycle; 100,000 MNT in the 2022 cycle Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to sit for the Mongolian Notary Qualification Exam?

Article 6.1 of the Law on Notariat lets a Mongolian citizen carry out notarial activity if they have passed the lawyer professional examination and the notary qualification examination, have never been convicted of an intentional crime, and have premises for performing notarial acts. The 2022 registration notice asked applicants for a law bachelor's diploma, a lawyer certificate, a mental-health examination certificate and proof of fee payment.

How often is the Mongolian Notary Exam held?

Article 15.7 of the Law on Notariat requires the exam to be held nationwide every three years, taking into account notarial districts, positions and need. The Minister decides case by case whether to hold an exam for a district that has no notary. The exam must be announced in the daily media at least 45 days before it starts (Article 15.8).

What does the notary exam consist of?

The Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs' 2022 notice describes the exam as a test (сорил), case problems (бодлого) and an interview (ярилцлага), all in Mongolian. The notices do not publish item counts, time limits or pass marks; these are set by the Qualification Committee's working procedure.

Who issues the notary license?

The Minister of Justice and Home Affairs issues the license to carry out notarial activity to a candidate who meets Article 6.1, on the Qualification Committee's recommendation (Law on Notariat, Article 16.1).

How does this practice question bank relate to the official exam?

The official exam is conducted in Mongolian. These 100 questions are an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the Law on Notariat and related laws. They are not an official translation or a format simulation, and they do not reproduce official test items, case problems or interview questions.