International Union of Notaries (UINL) UINL is an international, non-governmental organisation established since 1948. It counts 89 Member Notariats sharing the same vision of the notary, the notarial act and function. UINL aims to promote, co-ordinate and develop the function and activities of notaries throughout the world. It ensures their dignity and independence with a view to providing a better service to users and society in general. Its internal policy focuses on assuring the highest standard authentic acts and therefore in the proper fulfilment of the function of notaries. Its external policy aims at transferring expertise to and sharing experiences with International Organisations and Governments. The goal of this cooperation is to improve regulatory frameworks that affect citizens and companies worldwide, by facilitating the following: identification of individuals; access to land tenure; the protection of vulnerable people; gender equality; the protection of private property; the fight against terrorist financing and money laundering; and, in general, the fulfilment of the social function of notaries and legal and economic transactions. Civil Law Notary Notaries are public officers who exercise a public function, as a liberal profession, delegated by the State that appoints them. Their mission is to confer authenticity to legal acts and contracts, supervising legality, acting in an independent and impartial manner and providing due legal advice. Notarial services include all legal activities in non-contentious matters, essential to prevent future disputes. The notary accompanies individuals, from birth to death, in the most important moments of their lives.