Kanton Glarus

Principle

1 This Regulation governs the content and conduct of the aptitude test in accordance with the Notarisation Act (aptitude test).

1. Das umfassende Notariat beinhaltet die Beurkundungszuständigkeit gemäss Artikel 5 Absatz 1 des Beurkundungsgesetzes und damit sämtliche Beurkundungsgeschäfte.

2. Das eingeschränkte Notariat umfasst die Beurkundungszuständigkeit gemäss Artikel 5 Absätze 2 und 3 des Beurkundungsgesetzes und damit Verträge auf Errichtung eines Grundpfandes (nach Art. 799 ZGB), Grundstückgeschäfte (nach Art. 657, 680, 746, 763, 776, 783 ZGB und Art. 216, 243 Abs. 2 OR) sowie Bürgschaftserklärungen (nach Art. 493 OR).

1. Für Bewerberinnen und Bewerber, die gleichzeitig die Anwaltsprüfung und die Eignungsprüfung für Urkundspersonen ablegen wollen, gelten die Zulassungsvoraussetzungen nach Artikel 4 des Reglements vom 3. April 2007 über die Anwaltsprüfung[[2]](#paragraphtext_content_fn_57686_2_2_c).

2. Bewerberinnen und Bewerber, die nur die Eignungsprüfung für Urkundspersonen ablegen wollen, haben der Anmeldung beizulegen

| | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | a. | ein Handlungsfähigkeitszeugnis; | | |

| | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | b. | einen Auszug aus dem Strafregister; | | |

| | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | c. | einen Auszug aus dem Betreibungsregister; | | |

| | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | d. | eine schriftliche Erklärung, dass Behörden und Private gegenüber der Anwaltskommission zwecks Überprüfung der Zulassungsvoraussetzungen von ihrem Amts- und Berufsgeheimnis entbunden werden. | | |

Form of Examination

1 The aptitude examination is divided into a written and an oral examination.

Examination Material

1 The examination material for the comprehensive notary examination includes all federal and cantonal regulations concerning authentication, including the substantive law provisions of federal and cantonal law that may relate to the content of public deeds.

2 The examination material for the restricted notary examination encompasses all federal and cantonal regulations concerning authentication, including the substantive law provisions of federal and cantonal law that may relate to the content of public deeds concerning legal transactions pursuant to Article 5 paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Authentication Act.

Conduct of the Written Examination

1 The written examination is conducted as a closed-book exam (Klausur). It comprises the drafting of one or more legal instruments (Urkunden) and annexes (Beilagen).

2 Candidates for the comprehensive notary examination are allotted eight hours for the written assignment (Klausurarbeit).

3 For the remaining candidates, the written examination lasts four hours.

4 For the written assignments, candidates will be provided with the legal texts and documents designated by the examiner (Referent).

Grading

¹ The Bar Commission definitively sets the grade for the written examination upon application by the examiners. If this grade is less than 4.0, the applicant will not be admitted to the oral examination and the examination is considered to have been failed.

Conduct of the Oral Examination

¹ The oral examination covers the examination material according to Article 5. Candidates are generally examined individually.

2 Changes to the examination material or the examination procedure must be communicated as early as possible, but no later than with the written notification of the decision regarding admission to the oral examination.

3 The oral examination may be recorded using technical aids.

Duration of the Oral Examination

1 The oral examination generally lasts half an hour.

Applicability of the Regulations on the Bar Examination

1 For the examination dates, the assessment, the communication of the examination results, the issuance of the certificate of aptitude, the repetition of the examination, and the consequences of using unauthorised aids, the provisions of the Regulations on the Bar Examination shall apply.

2 To the extent that these Regulations contain no provisions on other matters, the Regulations on the Bar Examination shall apply by analogy.

Granting of the Certificate of Competence

1 After passing the examination, the Bar Commission grants a female or male

applicant the certificate of competence as a public certifying officer in

accordance with Article 5 of the Notarization Act.

2 The certificate specifies the area in which the certifying officer is authorized

to perform public notarizations in accordance with Article 5 of the

Notarization Act.

3 The authorization to perform public notarizations is determined by

Article 4

Paragraph 4 of the Notarization Act.

3. Fees

Eligibility Test

1 The fee for the eligibility test in accordance with the Notarization Act and for the issuance of the certificate of aptitude is 2000–5000 Swiss francs.

Recognition of a Certificate from Another Canton

1 The fee for the recognition of a certificate from another canton in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Certification Act amounts to CHF 500–1500.

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4. Legal Protection and Transitional Provisions

Legal Protection

1 Insofar as this Regulation or the Regulation on the Bar Examination does

not contain special provisions, the Act of May 4, 1986, on Administrative

Justice (Administrative Justice Act)³ shall apply.

Presidential Orders

1 Objections against orders of the Presidium of the Bar Commission may be filed with the Bar Commission within ten days.

Entry into Force

1 This Regulation enters into force on February 1, 2008.

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