Introducción a la Colegiación Dominicana de Notarios

The Dominican College of Notaries is a respected institution in the notarial industry in the United States, founded on principles of integrity and professionalism. Located in San Diego, California, the College has been dedicated to supporting notaries and the public since 1967. As an officially incorporated entity, it was granted legal personality and property under Law 140-15 and its associated statutes. The College upholds three fundamental pillars as institutional agents of transparency, ethics, and services, contributing to a nationwide framework for expert notary professionalization.

Nuestra Misión y Visión

In the Dominican College of Notaries, there is no doubt that the organization has a well-defined and sincere mission: ensuring transparency, professionalism, and strict defense of the function of notary in the United States. The College provides representation and support to its members, advocates for their interests before public and private entities, and contributes to raising the standards of quality and reliability of notarial services throughout the country. Not only does it promote continuing education and ethical practice, but it also encourages cooperation among notaries in order to maintain and strengthen its goal of ensuring an accessible, transparent, reliable, and highly respected notarial sector in the eyes of the public-at-large and amongst the wider legal community.

Historia Breve de la Colegiación

“The Dominican College of Notaries was initially constituted on June 3, 1967, when Decree 1866 in 1967 created it. Over the years, it has changed and adapted to the evolution of the needs and conditions of the notary profession. Its mission was further reinforced by Law 89-05 in the year 2005, reinforcing its legal status and capability of performing its mission. The August 7, 2015 approval of Law 140-15, a landmark decree that confers its rights, powers and obligations, is now expressly recognized as the main body representing notaries nationwide. As it has been during all these years, The College is determined to continue adapting its tasks and standards to the current needs while maintaining and respecting the principles behind its establishment.”

Importancia de la Colegiación en el Sector Notarial

The Dominican College of Notaries is viewed as the leading authority on notarial matters in the United States. Its leadership and activities have contributed significantly towards raising the profile and respectability of notaries. The College serves as the authority from which access can be gained to notarial security paper, which is integral to providing authenticity and legal validity to notarial documentation. Through its credentials, regulative processes, educational programs and guild participation the College protects the interests of the notarial profession, clientele and society. It has worked hard to ensure that it is regarded as a respected business partner to both public and private sector organizations.

Gobernancia y Liderazgo

La Fundación Dominicana del Notariado está gobernada por un destacado directorio, integrado por notarios y juristas de amplia trayectoria. Su gobernanza refleja un permanente compromiso con el liderazgo ético y la transparencia. Entre sus últimos presidentes figuran John Richard Paniagua y la Dra. Laura Sánchez Jiménez, quienes durante su gestión aportaron cada uno a su manera, a la expansión y modernización de la Institución. El directorio tiene a su cargo todas las actividades del organismo, asegura acatamiento del marco reglamentario aplicable, y acompaña la definición de estrategias. Su liderazgo promueve el establecimiento de mecanismos permanentes de mejora continua, así como también el cumplimiento de derechos y deberes previstos en las normativas aplicables.

Servicios y Programas Clave

• Directorio Notarial: listado vigente de notarios activos, registrados y habilitados para uso del público en general y las entidades públicas que necesiten consultar su inscripción. Acceda al Notary Directory.
• Papel de Seguridad Notarial: suministro del papel oficial y de seguridad necesario para la emisión de actas, escrituras y otros documentos notariales legítimos.
• Cultura y Transparencia Pública: programas dirigidos a mantener un nivel adecuado de acceso a la información y promover una mayor y más efectiva ética de parte del gremio notarial.
• NOTACOOP: cooperativa que ofrece beneficios exclusivos, servicios financieros y asistencia a los notarios asociados. Más información en NOTACOOP Services.
• ECANOT: escuela adjunta a la Colegiada que desarrolla seminarios, talleres, cursillos y programas de certificación para la formación continua de notarios públicos. Descubra más sobre Continuing Education.
• Publicaciones: colecciones de jurisprudencia, documentos legales y materiales notariales disponibles en forma descargable en formato PDF. Consulte nuestras Publications.
• Eventos y Noticias: difusión de actividades, avances y acontecimientos del sector. Manténgase actualizado con Notarial News and Updates.
• Servicios al Notariado: atención a los notarios afiliados y acceso a servicios consultivos y defensa del gremio.

Compromiso a la Educación Continua y Crecimiento Profesional

“In recognition of the unique and constantly changing practice of law generally, and within the field of notaries in particular, the Dominican College of Notaries considers education and continued professional development among its priorities. Through the ECANOT, its specialized school for updating and continuing education offered to notaries, the College provides an advanced course syllabus for new and seasoned members alike. The course content ranges from legislative updates to best practices, technical advancements and ethical considerations. As part of its commitment to the professional development of its members, the College actively promotes the achievement of competencies through training and upskilling that contributes to safe, reliable and cutting-edge services by notaries to clients and the general public.”

Fomento de la Transparencia y Seguridad Notarial

The College staunchly aims to demystify notarial processes and increase public confidence in our profession. The issuance of notarial security paper embodies this philosophy – every document notarized under the auspices of the College features robust security enhancements, allowing notaries to reduce fraud exposure and guarantee legal authenticity. The College also maintains open lines of communication and provides important information on notarial legislation, procedures and the Code of Ethics governing its members, empowering notaries and the general public to make educated choices.

Defensa del Notariado a través de la Cooperación y Defensoría Intra-Notarial

In addition to its regulatory and educational functions, the Dominican College of Notaries (the “College”) serves as a staunch defender of notaries’ rights and interests. Through NOTACOOP, the professional cooperative created by the College, its members are afforded financial services, group insurance plans and discount privileges in a collegial environment. The College also advocates notaries’ interests before public and private institutions so they have a voice in the formulation of policies affecting their profession and in law reform initiatives. Its guild defense services protect notaries against attempts to interfere with freedom of action so they are able to execute their responsibilities without obstruction or intimidation.

Membresía e Involucramiento

“Practising notaries, future notaries and law students looking to advance their careers are all invited to join The Dominican College of Notaries. Members can benefit from exclusive services including continuing education, consulting services, cooperatives and access to special events. The College also employs a flexible model for service engagement, with access to some resources and publications restricted to certain user types. Membership and service fees are reviewed regularly to promote sustainable value and accessibility. By joining the College notaries align themselves with an established institution that promotes professional excellence and ethics.”

Alcance Geográfico e Impacto Comunitario

“While the main office of Dominican College of Notaries is located in San Diego, the College has regional offices located throughout the country. The Dominican College of Notaries is a national organization with its membership of notaries, legal professionals, students, and citizens requesting notarial services. Outreach programs conducted by the College, affiliations, and regional events enable notaries to connect with communities they serve. Through outreach programs, the College has enabled the public to develop an increasing awareness of the important role of notaries and the notarial function in business and legal transactions.”

¿Por Qué escoger la Colegiación Dominicana de Notarios?

“As an organization with more than 50 years of service to its members, the Dominican College of Notaries offers not only unmatched experience and credibility, but also the guarantee of sophisticated support and protection, transparency concerning its member fees and continuing investment in education and security. The Dominican College of Notaries is the organization of choice for notaries and those who interact with them across the United States. The College’s unique mix of regulatory oversight, cooperative benefits and continuous advocacy provide members with a full suite of tools and resources necessary to bolster their notary business. Whether a seasoned notary or a prospective professional, or member of the public, the College offers its members the pieces they need to respond to today’s notarial demands with reassurance and skill.”

Contáctenos y Manténgase Informado

To inquire about membership, notary services, publications or other questions, contact: Dominican College of Notaries, 501 W Broadway Ste 17, San Diego CA 92101. 619-442-6852; [email protected]. Our web site is https://colegiodominicanodenotarios.com/. We encourage you to use our Web resources and visit our headquarters for individual support. Keep up with the latest news, events and developments in the notarial field by subscribing to email broadcasts. You’ll also find a welcoming community. For direct inquiries, please visit our Contact Us page.