It was sanctioned by the acting President of the Republic, Geraldo Alckmin, theLaw 15.509/26, which amends theLaw of Notariesto establish a period of up to five years for the imposition of administrative sanctions against notaries and registrars, counted from the occurrence of the fact.
In the case of permanent infringements – those that extend in time –, the prescription period will only begin after the end of the irregularity, so that the period does not run while the conduct persists.
Notaries and registrars are responsible for notarial services, such as public records and notarial acts.
Gap
Although it deals with disciplinary infractions and their penalties, the Law of Notaries did not define the prescription periods or their starting point.
Given this gap, these professionals could, in theory, be held liable at any time, even after a long period between the alleged misconduct and the initiation of the disciplinary process.
In case of conviction, administrative sanctions applicable to notaries and registrars include suspension of activities for up to 90 days and loss of the delegation.
Congressional Vote
The new standard emerged from Legislative Bill 3453/24, proposed by Deputy Felipe Carreras (PSB-PE).approved with changes by the Chamber of Deputiesand by the Senate.
In the Chamber, the approved version was drafted by the rapporteur, Deputy Luisa Canziani (União-PR).