The main Object of this Bill is to amend the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act so as to empower notaries to Government and notaries in the Land Department to receive deeds to which a body corporate established by law is a party.

The Bill also amends the provision regarding the training required before a warrant to practise as notary public is granted.

A further amendment contained in the Bill regards the compulsory services to be given by notaries public.

Finally, the Bill contains some other amendments of less importance.