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Notary records are any records that were recorded and verified by a civil notary (escribano) or an ecclesiastical notary (notario). Both of these notaries recorded a great variety of legal documents. They functioned in the civil courts, criminal courts, government, ecclesiastic, and private areas. There were royal scribes (escribanos reales) and recorders in all levels of government. | {{Chile-sidebar}}Notary records are any records that were recorded and verified by a civil notary (escribano) or an ecclesiastical notary (notario). Both of these notaries recorded a great variety of legal documents. They functioned in the civil courts, criminal courts, government, ecclesiastic, and private areas. There were royal scribes (escribanos reales) and recorders in all levels of government. | ||
A notary creates documents needed for everyday business, provides the public with the legalization of documents such as wills, and maintains the records he or she creates. By legislation, notaries are designated by names such as Escribano de Cámara, Secretario de Cámara, and Notario Público. | A notary creates documents needed for everyday business, provides the public with the legalization of documents such as wills, and maintains the records he or she creates. By legislation, notaries are designated by names such as Escribano de Cámara, Secretario de Cámara, and Notario Público. | ||