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Registrar General’s Department

Transfer a notary's registered judicial zone

For Licensed notary seeking authorized zone change

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Check eligibility for judicial-zone transfer under current RGD instructions

    rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)

  2. Prepare original notary licence and completed application

  3. Supply Land Registrar recommendation if deeds have been drawn/attested, or required affidavit if none

  4. Provide annual High Court licence copy and published payment receipt

  5. Submit and wait for official issued amended licence before practising in new jurisdiction

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