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Vietnam Land Law debate focuses on mandatory notarization
During discussions regarding the 2024 Land Law amendments in the National Assembly, lawmakers and officials debated whether mandatory notarization should be removed from real estate transactions.
Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Justice, expressed concerns that eliminating mandatory notarization could create significant legal risks. She argued that while digital databases are improving, they cannot replace the role of notarization in verifying the voluntary intent of parties in transactions involving life-long assets.
In response, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trinh Viet Hung suggested that notarization is primarily an administrative procedure and does not strictly need to be codified within the Land Law itself. He clarified that removing it from the primary law does not mean citizens lose their legal rights or obligations, as these protections can be maintained through draft decrees. The Minister noted that the government aims to reduce administrative burdens in line with national policy, while ensuring harmony between the Land Law and the Law on Notarization.
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment · National Assembly of Vietnam · Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh · Trịnh Việt Hùng
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Trinh Viet Hung clarified that while notarization may not be in the Land Law, it will be included in draft decrees to protect citizens' rights. tienphong.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh warned that removing mandatory notarization for certain real estate transactions could pose significant risks. thanhnien.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Trinh Viet Hung stated that notarization is an administrative procedure and does not necessarily need to be mandated within the Land Law. tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh emphasized that notarization is vital for confirming the voluntary intent of parties involved in transactions. thanhnien.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 15 laws are expected to be amended or supplemented to ensure synchronization with the new Land Law. tienphong.vn