# Brazil notary and registry public exam regulation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-notary-and-registry-public-exam-regulation > Updated: 2026-08-18T23:32:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The administration of notary and registry public exams in Brazil is undergoing both localized scheduling updates and broad national regulatory changes. In Rio Grande do Norte, the Court of Justice (TJRN) announced specific schedule adjustments for its notary and registry services competition. These updates involve various stages of the selection process, including definitive registration, personality exams, medical examinations, heteroidentification, and oral exams. On a national level, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) has approved a new resolution to standardize notary and registry public exams across the country, replacing a regulation that had been in place for 17 years. The new rules aim to modernize the selection process and reduce judicial delays by mandating specialized examination boards and increased oversight. To prevent fraud, the CNJ has introduced requirements for biometric identification, file encryption, and the de-identification of exams. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: CNJ approves new rules to standardize notary public exams in Brazil Brazil's National Council of Justice (CNJ) approved new rules to standardize state notary public exams, aiming to increase security, reduce fraud, and minimize judicial delays. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cnj-approves-new-rules-to-standardize-notary-public-exams-in-brazil ### 2026-08-12: Rio Grande do Norte updates notary services exam schedule The Rio Grande do Norte Court of Justice has updated the schedule for the notary and registry services public exam, affecting registration and personality testing stages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-norte-updates-notary-services-exam-schedule --- Cite as: Brazil notary and registry public exam regulation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-notary-and-registry-public-exam-regulation