Notary doctrine of Ukraine: theoretical synthesis

Abstract

In the article the author studies some basic conceptual approaches to understanding the notary doctrine, reforms of the notary institution within the legal system of Ukrainian state. The place of notary doctrine is being examined in modern context. The author practically analyses the multidimensionality of this category. It has been noted that the notary doctrine is the central core comprising practical aspect of fundamental scientific problems. It has been established that the notary reform was activated by the Order of the Ministry of Justice of 24th December, 2010 approving the Concept of reforming notary bodies in Ukraine. The main objectives of notary reform were facilitation of integral approach to determining notary functions, providing the population with legal and notary services in accordance with international standards as well as gradual and systematic reform of Ukrainian notariat as an institution of extrajudicial protection of civil rights of both natural persons and legal entities. The concept of reforming Ukrainian notariat determined the current state of this institution, its goals, priorities and strategic guidelines, outlined the tools of their realization and expected results. According to this Concept the reform process will go in several stages. Its future development and implementation into national legal system of Ukraine have been outlined as well.