Registrar General’s Department
Apply for a first notary licence as a qualified attorney
Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.
Steps
Confirm personal eligibility for notarial licence under the amended Notaries Act
rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Obtain Supreme Court Registrar-certified enrollment certificate
Provide certification of one-year notarial apprenticeship after taking oath
Complete application, copy NIC and pay published RGD fee through official cashier
Submit documents; await official licensing decision
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