The verdict in three sentences
In Montreux and along the Vaud Riviera, a notary practice website built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, between 9 000 and 30 000 CHF, and clearly more with a custom client extranet. Kolonell delivers deed pages, document lists, appointment booking and a native English version at a fixed price of 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 CHF, with the French and English bilingual structure included from Premium. For a Vaud practice the deciding factor is not design but restraint: the notary is a public officer, and every sentence on the site must stay informative.
This version is written for the English-speaking partners and managers of notary practices on the Riviera, and for English-speaking professionals who look after the practice's international clients.
What does a Riviera practice website cost, depending on the provider?
These ranges are cautious orders of magnitude, not official figures. They rest on the public price grids of agencies in Lausanne, Vevey and Montreux, on minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles, on hourly rates published by agencies in French speaking Switzerland (often 110 to 180 CHF per hour) and on rates visible on Malt and Upwork for freelancers based in the region.
| Criterion | Riviera or Lausanne agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 order of magnitude | 9 000 to 30 000 CHF | 3 000 to 9 000 CHF | 2 700 CHF / 4 500 CHF / 8 200 CHF, fixed price |
| Out of scope hour | Often 110 to 180 CHF | Often 80 to 120 CHF | Work quoted before it starts |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 12 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| English version | Often translated separately | Rarely native | Native, included in bilingual Premium |
| German version | Sometimes offered | Rare | Supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Office photos | Shoot often offered | Depends on the profile | Not included: local photographer or existing photos |
| Site ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. The project manager schedules Google Meet calls at your hour and sends you a written update every week; the team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind Switzerland depending on the season. Kolonell does no in person meetings and no on site shoots. Comparable reference: TR Signing Group, a notary and apostille service in New Jersey, delivered with a bilingual FR/EN site, quote requests checked file by file, appointment scheduling, live chat and a full back office. Every package is detailed on our international offer.
What will the site cost you over 36 months?
Assumption: a practice of six people that wants a French and English site, one page per deed, a third party booking tool and a dedicated page for buyers domiciled abroad. Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request, so the same maintenance assumption applies to both columns.
| Item over 36 months | Swiss French agency (mid range) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| French and English build | 19 000 CHF, English translation included | 8 200 CHF, both languages written natively |
| Post launch support | Per contract | 6 months included |
| Maintenance (identical assumption) | 120 CHF a month over 30 months, 3 600 CHF | 3 600 CHF, quoted on request |
| Online booking tool | 15 CHF a month, 540 CHF | Same subscription, 540 CHF |
| Local photographer for the office | Agency shoot, 1 400 CHF | Photographer booked by you, 900 CHF |
| Four deed pages added | 6 hours at 150 CHF, 900 CHF | Quoted before work, assumption 700 CHF |
| Indicative total | 25 440 CHF | 13 940 CHF |
These amounts structure the comparison; they do not replace a quote. Have each provider you consult fill in this table.
What does each package include for a Vaud practice?
| Element | Starter 2 700 CHF | Growth 4 500 CHF | Premium 8 200 CHF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed pages | Main families: property, family, inheritance, companies | One page per deed, how the appointment works | Pages per deed and journeys per profile (buyer, family, company) |
| Documents to provide | General list | Downloadable list per deed | Lists per deed, variants for non residents |
| Appointments | Link to your calendar | Third party tool embedded (Calendly, Acuity or equivalent) | Booking by notary and by meeting type |
| Fees and charges | General explanation page | Explanation per deed, reference to the applicable tariff | Detailed explanation with third party charges separated |
| Contact request | Minimal form | Form per deed, no ID documents | Form linked to a secure upload tool |
| Languages | One language | One language | Native French and English; German supplied or quoted |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A file tracking extranet, built in e-signature or a back office is a bespoke application, quoted on request. Ongoing SEO is also quoted on request.
What do practices in Montreux and on the Riviera specifically need?
The Vaud Riviera, from Vevey to Villeneuve, brings together long established families, executives of the region's large employers, students and staff of the hospitality schools above Montreux, and a high share of foreign residents, often retirees or owners of a second home. Typical requests: sales and purchases of lake view apartments, condominium (PPE) set ups, mortgage deeds, inheritance agreements and wills, marriage contracts, company formations and amendments, signature certifications for use abroad.
The canton of Vaud has a Latin type notarial system: the notary is an independent public officer, and fees follow a cantonal tariff. This shapes the content:
- No promotional tone: no superlatives, no comparison with other practices, no "best price". Check the professional conduct rules with the Vaud chamber of notaries before publishing.
- An honest explanation of costs: distinguish fees, disbursements and transfer duties, without promising a final amount.
- A page for buyers domiciled abroad: the purchase of real estate by persons abroad is governed by federal law (the LFAIE, known as Lex Koller); explain simply that the practice reviews the situation, without drawing conclusions on the client's behalf.
- English from the home page, because part of the Riviera clientele does not read French fluently.
- Sensitive data handled carefully: the nFADP has applied since 1 September 2023; no passport or civil status record should travel through a standard form or unencrypted e-mail.
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Which questions should you ask before signing a quote?
- Who writes the deed pages, and who reviews them? Imprecise legal copy exposes the practice.
- Is the English version written or machine translated? International clients spot machine translation quickly.
- Does the form collect identity documents? If so, where are they stored, and for how long?
- Are the domain and hosting in your name?
- Are small edits billed by the hour with no estimate?
- Does the quote include a "simple" extranet with no specification? That is a full application.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Laurence D. runs a notary practice of six people between Vevey and Montreux. Close to 40 % of first contacts come from foreign buyers who write in English and ask which documents to provide. A Lausanne agency quotes 16 000 CHF for a French site, plus 2 500 CHF for an English translation, in 10 weeks. Kolonell proposes Premium at 8 200 CHF with French and English written natively, and the practice books a Riviera photographer for 900 CHF.
Build, translation and photos: 18 500 CHF versus 9 100 CHF, a difference of 9 400 CHF. With the same maintenance assumption on both sides, the gap stays identical over three years. If bilingual deed pages avoid just 3 e-mail exchanges per foreign file, across 60 files a year, the office saves around 180 messages a year.
FAQ
How much does a notary website cost in Montreux in 2026?
With a Riviera or Lausanne agency, count on 9 000 to 30 000 CHF as an order of magnitude. A local freelancer usually charges 3 000 to 9 000 CHF. Kolonell offers three fixed prices: 2 700, 4 500 and 8 200 CHF.
Can the site show our fees?
You can explain how fees are calculated and refer to the applicable cantonal tariff, keeping duties and disbursements separate. Validate the wording with your professional body; Kolonell publishes the texts you approve.
Are French and English both included?
Yes in Premium at 8 200 CHF, with both languages written natively. Starter and Growth are delivered in one language; German is always supplied by you or quoted separately.
Does Kolonell come to photograph the office?
No, Kolonell does no on site shoots. A photographer from the region often costs 600 to 1 500 CHF for half a day; you can also use existing photos you hold the rights to.
How long until the site goes live?
3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth. Premium follows a written schedule set at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks, followed by 6 months of support.
Let's scope your project. Send us your list of deeds, your languages and the share of foreign clients, and we will come back with a fixed price package and a launch within 3 to 6 weeks. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
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.
