A lawyer of noncontentiousprivatecivil law who drafts, takes, and records legal instruments for private parties, and provides legal advice, but does not appear in court on his or her clients' behalf.
A public notary, a legal practitioner who prepares, attests to, and certifies documents, witnesses affidavits, and administers oaths.
A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law.