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Key Facts: Egzamin Notarialny Exam

3 days

Length of the official written notary exam

3 parts

Written drafting parts

1,080 min

Total time across three days (18 hours)

PLN 3,364.20

Official exam fee in 2026

Grade 3

Minimum grade required in each part (scale 2–6)

3.5 years

Standard notarial traineeship (aplikacja notarialna)

Poland's notary exam (egzamin notarialny) consists of 3 written drafting parts over 3 days. It costs PLN 3,364.20 in 2026, lasts 1,080 minutes in total, and requires a grade of at least 3 in every part. These 100 questions are an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep for reviewing notarial formalities, property law, succession and notarial taxation. They are not an official translation or a simulation of deed drafting.

Sample Egzamin Notarialny Practice Questions

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1Under Article 2 of the Notary Act (Prawo o notariacie), what is a notary's status and what is the character of notarial acts performed in accordance with the law?
A.A private legal adviser whose deeds have the status of ordinary private documents
B.An employee of the Ministry of Justice whose deeds are administrative decisions
C.A person of public trust whose lawful acts are official documents
D.A judicial officer of the district court whose deeds have the force of judgments
Explanation: Article 2 § 1 of the Notary Act states that a notary acts as a person of public trust (osoba zaufania publicznego), enjoying the protection afforded to public officials. Under § 2, notarial acts performed in accordance with the law have the character of official documents (dokument urzędowy). Under § 3, notarial acts are performed in Polish, with an additional foreign-language version possible at a party's request.
2What must a notary do under Article 81 of the Notary Act when asked to perform a notarial act that is contrary to the law?
A.Refuse to perform the act
B.Perform it if all parties sign a waiver of the notary's liability
C.Perform it, but report the parties to the police afterwards
D.Perform it, adding a warning about its unlawfulness to the deed
Explanation: Article 81 of the Notary Act states: 'Notariusz odmówi dokonania czynności notarialnej sprzecznej z prawem' — the notary will refuse to perform a notarial act contrary to the law. The duty is mandatory and cannot be waived by the parties. The refused person must be told how to challenge the refusal (Article 82).
3Which of the following must every notarial deed contain under Article 92 § 1 of the Notary Act?
A.A statement that the parties were advised of the act's tax consequences
B.The value of the subject of the act, as determined by an expert valuer
C.The signatures of two witnesses present at the signing
D.The date, plus the hour and minute where needed or requested
Explanation: Article 92 § 1 pkt 1 of the Notary Act requires the deed to state the day, month and year it was drawn up and, where needed or at a party's request, the hour and minute when it was started and signed. The other mandatory elements include the place, the notary's details, the parties, their statements, a statement that the deed was read, accepted and signed, and the signatures.
4Under Article 94 § 1 of the Notary Act, what must happen before a notarial deed is signed?
A.Each party must receive a draft at least seven days before signing
B.It must be read aloud by the notary or in the notary's presence
C.It is read out only if a party asks; otherwise each party reads it alone
D.Each party must initial every page before the notary reads it
Explanation: Under Article 94 § 1 of the Notary Act, a deed must be read out before signing, by the notary or by another person in the notary's presence. While it is read, the notary must ensure that the participants understand its content and meaning and that it reflects their will. Attachments are read on request.
5Under Article 18 of the Notary Act, when does a notary's duty of professional secrecy cease?
A.Never: notarial secrecy is absolute and survives every situation without exception
B.When the notary leaves office or is dismissed from it by the Minister of Justice
C.When testifying before a court, unless the state or an important private interest is at risk
D.Whenever any one of the parties to the notarial act consents to disclosure in writing
Explanation: Article 18 § 1–2 of the Notary Act requires a notary to keep secret the circumstances learned through notarial acts, including after leaving office. Under § 3, the duty ceases when the notary testifies as a witness before a court. The exception is where disclosure threatens the state's welfare or an important private interest; then the Minister of Justice may release the notary. Under § 4, secrecy also does not cover certain disclosures required by law, such as those under the anti-money-laundering and tax-scheme reporting rules.
6Which certifications (poświadczenia) may a notary issue under Article 96 of the Notary Act?
A.Signatures, copies, presentation dates, and that a person is alive or present
B.The conformity of a translation with the foreign-language original document shown
C.That the statements in a private document are true
D.That a contract concluded abroad is legally valid
Explanation: Article 96 of the Notary Act lists four certifications: the authenticity of a signature (własnoręczność podpisu); the conformity of a copy, extract or excerpt with the document presented; the date on which a document was presented; and that a person is alive or present in a particular place.
7A notary refused to perform a notarial act. Under Articles 82 and 83 § 1 of the Notary Act, how can the person challenge the refusal?
A.By an appeal to the Minister of Justice within 30 days of the refusal
B.By a complaint to the National Council of Notaries, without any deadline
C.By an administrative complaint to the provincial administrative court
D.By a complaint to the regional court, filed via the notary within a week
Explanation: Under Article 82, the person must be told of the right to challenge the refusal and may, within one week, demand written reasons, which the notary prepares within a week. Under Article 83 § 1, a complaint (zażalenie) is lodged with the regional court (sąd okręgowy) for the notary's office seat, through that notary. It must be filed within one week of service of the reasons or, if no reasons were requested, of learning of the refusal.
8Under Article 104 of the Notary Act, which events does a notary record in a protocol (protokół)?
A.Management board meetings, at the request of a single board member
B.General meetings of legal persons where the law requires, and other legally relevant events
C.Court hearings, at the request of a party that wants an independent record of them
D.Police questioning of a suspect, at the request of defence counsel
Explanation: Under Article 104 § 1 of the Notary Act, the notary records protocols of general meetings of social organisations, associations, cooperatives, companies and other legal persons where the law requires it. Under § 3, the notary also records protocols, including inheritance protocols, establishing the course of acts and events with legal effects, such as a party's appearance or non-appearance. Under § 4, protocols take the form of a notarial deed.
9A seller asks a notary to draw up a deed selling a flat. How must the notary deal with the seller's identity under Articles 85 and 85a of the Notary Act?
A.Accept the seller's oral statement of identity, provided another party vouches for them
B.Check identity only if the seller is a foreign national without a Polish ID card
C.Use statutory documents, record the method, and refuse if the seller's PESEL is reserved
D.Ask the land register court to confirm the seller's identity before the deed is signed
Explanation: Under Article 85 of the Notary Act, the notary must establish the identity of participants on the basis of documents prescribed by law or, failing that, in a way that excludes any doubt, and must state the method used in the document. Since 1 June 2024, Article 85a § 1 requires the notary to refuse an act acquiring, disposing of or encumbering real estate, or a power of attorney for such acts, if the person's PESEL number is reserved in the PESEL reservation register.
10Under Article 49 of the Notary Act, on what basis is a notary liable for damage caused in performing notarial acts?
A.Under the Civil Code, with the special diligence required of notaries
B.The notary is immune from civil liability, in the same way as a judge
C.Only up to the amount of the notarial fee charged for the particular act
D.Only if a criminal court has first convicted the notary of an offence
Explanation: Article 49 of the Notary Act makes a notary liable for damage caused in performing notarial acts on the rules of the Civil Code, taking into account the special diligence (szczególna staranność) required of a notary. Notaries must also hold compulsory professional liability insurance under Article 19a.

About the Egzamin Notarialny Exam

The Polish notary examination (egzamin notarialny) is the state licensing exam for people who have completed the notarial traineeship (aplikacja notarialna, three years and six months) or who qualify through statutory legal experience. Notaries are persons of public trust appointed by the Minister of Justice to draw up notarial deeds and other acts with the force of official documents. The exam tests property, company and succession law, together with the formal requirements for notarial acts and the duty to refuse acts contrary to law.

Exam sponsor: Ministerstwo Sprawiedliwości — examination commissions appointed by the Minister of Justice, with members nominated by the Krajowa Rada Notarialna. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Under Articles 74 § 4 and 74d of the Notary Act, the exam has three written parts. In parts 1 and 2, the candidate prepares draft notarial deeds based on described cases. In part 3, the candidate prepares a draft refusal to perform a notarial act, a justification of its admissibility, or a draft notarial act other than a deed. Each part lasts 360 minutes, on three consecutive days. Candidates may write by hand or on their own computer and may use statutes, commentaries and case law. The exam is held once a year on a date set by the Minister of Justice; the 2026 session took place on 2–4 September 2026.

Time Limit

1,080 minutes across 3 days (18 hours in total)

Passing Score

A positive grade (at least dostateczna, 3) in each of the 3 parts, graded by two commission members on a 2–6 scale

Exam / Certification Fees

PLN 3,364.20

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Notarial Law and Official Practice (Prawo o notariacie)

Formal requirements of notarial deeds, the duty to refuse unlawful acts (Article 81), certifications, protests, protocols, secrecy and notarial liability.

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Property Law and Land Registers (Prawo rzeczowe i księgi wieczyste)

Transfer of real estate, perpetual usufruct, developer contracts, easements, mortgages and electronic land register applications.

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Obligations, Inheritance, and Family Property (Zobowiązania, spadki, ustrój majątkowy)

Deeds of certification of succession, European Certificates of Succession, wills, the reserved share (zachowek), division of estates and marital property contracts.

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Company Law and Taxation in Notarial Practice (Spółki handlowe i podatki)

Formation and amendment of companies (KSH), corporate resolutions, tax on civil law transactions (PCC), inheritance and donation tax, and the notary's duties as tax remitter.

Preparing for the Egzamin Notarialny Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: A positive grade (at least dostateczna, 3) in each of the 3 parts, graded by two commission members on a 2–6 scale
  • Assessment: Under Articles 74 § 4 and 74d of the Notary Act, the exam has three written parts. In parts 1 and 2, the candidate prepares draft notarial deeds based on described cases. In part 3, the candidate prepares a draft refusal to perform a notarial act, a justification of its admissibility, or a draft notarial act other than a deed. Each part lasts 360 minutes, on three consecutive days. Candidates may write by hand or on their own computer and may use statutes, commentaries and case law. The exam is held once a year on a date set by the Minister of Justice; the 2026 session took place on 2–4 September 2026.
  • Time limit: 1,080 minutes across 3 days (18 hours in total)
  • Exam / certification fees: PLN 3,364.20 Official sources

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Egzamin Notarialny: Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn Article 92 of the Notary Act: the required elements of a notarial deed, including date and place, the parties, their statements, the reading of the deed and signatures.
2Understand the difference between absolute nullity under Article 58 KC and other defects, and how it relates to the duty to refuse under Article 81 of the Notary Act.
3Practise PCC calculations: 2% on sales of real estate, 0.5% on company agreements and capital increases, 0.1% on mortgages, and the first-home exemption.
4Review the procedure for the deed of certification of succession (Articles 95a–95p of the Notary Act) and when the notary must refuse it, for example if not all potential heirs are present or an unannounced will exists.
5Remember that when a deed contains a request for a land register entry, the notary files the application electronically no later than on the day the deed is drawn up (Article 92 § 4).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a candidate draft during the Polish notary exam?

In parts 1 and 2, the candidate drafts notarial deeds based on described cases, such as a sale of real estate with a mortgage or a company transaction. In part 3, the candidate drafts a refusal to perform a notarial act with its justification, a justification of the act's admissibility, or a notarial act other than a deed.

When must a Polish notary refuse to perform an act?

Under Article 81 of the Notary Act, a notary must refuse to perform an act that is contrary to law. On a written request, the notary gives reasons within a week (Article 82). A complaint against the refusal lies to the regional court for the notary's office, filed through the notary within a week of service of the reasons (Article 83).

What is the passing standard for the Egzamin Notarialny?

Each of the three parts is graded independently by two commission members on a 2–6 scale. A candidate passes only with a positive grade (at least dostateczna, 3) in every part.

What role does tax law play in the notary exam?

A significant one. Notaries collect and remit the tax on civil law transactions (PCC) and the donation tax on acts made by notarial deed. They also collect court fees for the land register applications they file. Errors can lead to personal financial liability as tax remitter.

What language is the exam held in?

The official exam is conducted only in Polish. OpenExamPrep provides this English-language multiple-choice practice bank as an independent study resource for reviewing statutory concepts, validity requirements and legal doctrine.