Is the notary office a public institution or a civil servant?

Notary offices can be public institutions or civil servants, depending on the legal provisions of different regions and countries.

In some places, the notary office has been established as a public institution, similar to other organs or public service units, with independent legal person status, self-financing, and being responsible for its management and service quality. In this case, the staff of the notary office are usually regarded as the staff of public institutions and enjoy the welfare treatment of the staff of public institutions, rather than the status of civil servants.

In other places, notary offices may be established as civil servants, while notaries have the status of civil servants and are managed in accordance with the Civil Service Law. In this case, the recruitment, selection and management of notaries usually follow the provisions of the Civil Service Law.

It should be noted that different regions and countries may have different organizational forms and management methods for notary offices. Therefore, the specific situation also needs to refer to local regulations and relevant policy documents.