103The enforceability of an authentic instrument does not, however, derive from powers possessed by the notary which are directly and specifically connected with the exercise of official authority. As follows from Paragraph 3 of the NO, the enforceability of a notarial act is conditional in particular on the debtor’s agreement to submit to enforcement of the act with no prior proceedings being brought. It follows that the notarial act is not enforceable without the consent of the debtor. So, while the notary’s endorsement of the authority to enforce on the authentic instrument does give it enforceable status, that status is based on the intention of the parties to enter into a document or agreement, after its conformity with the law has been checked by the notary, and to make it enforceable.
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