A notary in Bali does more than witness a signature. An Indonesian notary (notaris) drafts authentic deeds that courts, banks, the land office and government agencies accept as evidence. BaliNotary.com is a notary and PPAT office in Kerobokan for foreigners and Indonesians who need a deed drafted, a document notarized, a copy certified or an apostille issued, with every step explained in English.
Fees: notary and PPAT fees in Indonesia are capped by regulation as a percentage of the deed value, on a scale that falls as the value rises. You get an itemised quote before work starts. See how much a notary costs in Bali.
What should I check before signing anything on Bali property?
Most expensive mistakes in Bali happen before the notary appointment, not at it. The notary or PPAT stays neutral and does not judge whether a deal is good for you. Two services cover that gap:
- Property due diligence: the certificate checked at the land office (BPN), the seller's right to sell, zoning, permits and unpaid tax, before money moves.
- Contract review: lease agreements, sale and purchase agreements, rental and management contracts, company agreements and prenups read clause by clause before you sign.
If you are still deciding how to hold property, start with buying property in Bali, which explains leasehold, Hak Pakai, HGB through a company and Hak Milik. For a villa you plan to build, renovate or rent out, see PBG and SLF.
Which property deeds does a Bali notary and PPAT make?
- PPAT and sale deeds: the AJB that transfers land title, the taxes collected at signing and registration at BPN.
- Lease agreements: notarized villa and land leases, extensions and recording at the land office.
- Land certificates in English: what SHM, HGB and Hak Pakai certificates mean, and how to check one.
Which personal and company documents can be notarized?
- Notarized documents and certified copies: affidavits, declarations, letters of consent and certified copies of passports or diplomas.
- Apostille: Indonesian birth, marriage and death certificates, diplomas and deeds made ready for use abroad.
- Power of attorney: a surat kuasa so someone can sign for you.
- Company deeds: PT and PT PMA deeds of establishment, amendments and AHU filings.
- Prenup and postnup and wills for families and mixed marriages.
Do I need a notary or a PPAT?
The two roles are often held by the same person, which is why people confuse them. A notary makes general deeds. A PPAT makes the deeds that move land rights, and only a PPAT deed can transfer title. The principals of this office hold both appointments, so a company deed and a land deed can be handled in one place. The notary vs PPAT guide explains which one your document needs.
Is there an English-speaking notary near me in Bali?
Notaries and PPAT officials are appointed to a specific area, usually a regency. Canggu, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Kuta, Jimbaran and Uluwatu fall under Badung, Ubud under Gianyar and Sanur under Denpasar. The Kerobokan office handles Badung deeds directly and coordinates with Gianyar for Ubud. See Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Jimbaran, Ubud and Denpasar.
How do I start?
Send a short message on WhatsApp or use the contact form: the document or deed you need, what it is for, which country or office will use it and your deadline. The first consultation is free. You get a clear answer on the documents to bring, the timing and the fee before anything is signed.
