Fees and charges
The cost of a notarial transaction breaks down into three separate amounts. We itemise them before signing, in a statement delivered to each party.
Three components
| Component | What it is | Who receives it |
|---|---|---|
| Duties and taxes | Registration duties, land registration tax, real estate security contribution, VAT | The State and local authorities |
| Disbursements | Sums advanced on the client’s behalf: land registry searches, planning documents, formalities | Third parties |
| Regulated fees (émoluments) and negotiated fees | The office’s remuneration: regulated fees for services subject to the statutory tariff, freely agreed fees for the others | The office |
Regulated tariff
The fees for services subject to the tariff are set by the ministerial order of 28 February 2020 fixing the regulated tariffs of notaires. They are identical in every office in France. Discounts may be granted under the conditions laid down by the French Commercial Code (arts. L. 444-2 and R. 444-10): where a discount is applied, it is applied at the same rate to all clients for the same service.
Negotiated fees
Services outside the regulated tariff — consultations, negotiations, drafting of private agreements, assistance on a financing transaction — are subject to fees freely agreed in writing before any work is undertaken. We provide a quote on request.
Request a quote
An estimated statement, distinguishing duties, disbursements and the office’s remuneration, is prepared on request on the basis of the nature of the transaction, its amount and its timetable.
Prices quoted inclusive of VAT. Consumer mediation: Médiateur du notariat.