Dakar notary = public officer specialized in authentic deeds. Real estate + companies + succession + marriage = pillars. Here's the 2026 guide.
TL;DR
- 50+ Dakar notarial firms.
- Regulated rates (1992 law).
- Top firms: Maître DIOP, Maître KANE, Maître SY.
- Authentic deed = irrefutable proof.
Notary missions
- Real estate:
- Sale deed (buy-sell land/property)
- Sale promise
- Mortgage
- Donation
- Long-term commercial lease
- Companies:
- SARL/SA constitution (authentic articles)
- Capital increase
- Share transfer
- Dissolution
- Family:
- Marriage contract
- Succession
- Donation
- Authentic will
- Other:
- PACS / civil union (rare SN)
- Child recognition
- Guardianship
2026 regulated rates
Real estate sale :
- <25M XOF: 1.5% of price
- 25-100M: 1.2%
- 100M-500M: 1%
- >500M: 0.5-0.8%
- + administrative fees: 200-500K
- + registration taxes: 5-10% of price
SARL constitution :
- Articles: 50-150K
- Registration fees: 25K
- Total notary: ~100-200K XOF
Marriage :
- Civil marriage deed: 150-400K
- Marriage contract: 200-500K
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Top Dakar firms
- Maître Mamadou DIOP (Plateau)
- Maître Khadidiatou KANE (Almadies)
- Maître Yacine SY (Mermoz)
- Maître Ibrahima FALL (Plateau)
- Maître Aminata SECK (Yoff)
- Maître Babacar NDOYE
- Maître Mariama TOURE
Real estate purchase procedure
- Notarized sale promise (10% deposit)
- Notary verifications:
- Valid land title
- No disputes
- Cadastre OK
- Authentic sale deed
- Full payment
- Domains + cadastre registration
- Title transmission to buyer
- Total: 6-12 weeks
Modern notary stack
- Site + booking : 2-4K€ Kolonell
- Notary software : Genapi, Adsn
- DocuSign digital signature
- Client portal : file tracking
FAQ
Q: Notary vs lawyer difference?
A: Notary = public officer, authentic deeds + proof. Lawyer = defense, litigation.
Q: Why authentic deed?
A: Executory force (no court needed). Irrefutable proof.
Conclusion
2026 Dakar notary: 50+ firms, regulated rates. Authentic deed = irrefutable proof. Real estate + companies + marriage = main missions.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
