The verdict in three sentences
A showcase website for a notary office in Dakar costs 900,000 to 1,800,000 FCFA in 2026 (about 1,370 to 2,740 EUR), depending on the number of practical guides and the level of finish. For a diaspora clientele, two modules make the difference: video appointment booking (+250,000 FCFA) and a secure document upload form (+300,000 FCFA). Plan 3 to 5 weeks of work and 40,000 FCFA per month for maintenance.
What a notary's clients look for in 2026
A Senegalese person living in Paris, Milan or Montreal who wants to buy land in Diamniadio or settle a family estate in Dakar starts with a Google search. They want to know which documents to prepare, what deed fees cost, whether the office can meet them by video and how to send documents without going through a cousin. A site that answers these questions filters requests and saves the clerks' time.
Priority content: presentation of the notary and team, practice areas (real estate, estates, family law, companies), downloadable practical guides, remote procedure for the diaspora, access map to the Plateau, legal notices compliant with the Chamber of Notaries' rules and Law 2008-12 on personal data. The site informs, it does not do comparative advertising: the tone stays sober and ethical.
2026 cost by component
| Component | Indicative 2026 price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 12 page showcase site (FR) | 900,000 to 1,400,000 FCFA | Sober design, mobile first |
| Premium finish + English version | up to 1,800,000 FCFA | Useful for the English-speaking diaspora |
| 6 practical guides (estates, purchase, SCI, gifts) | 150,000 to 250,000 FCFA | Copy reviewed by the office |
| Video appointment booking | +250,000 FCFA | Calendar, e-mail and WhatsApp reminders |
| Secure document upload form | +300,000 FCFA | Encryption, office-only access |
| Hosting + SSL + backups | 120,000 FCFA per year | Server with daily backups |
| Maintenance | 40,000 FCFA per month | Updates, security, small changes |
A common setup (site at 1,200,000 FCFA, practical guides, video booking, secure upload) comes to about 1,950,000 FCFA (about 2,970 EUR) at creation.
Practical guides: content that works for you
| Guide | Typical client question | Expected effect |
|---|---|---|
| Buying land from abroad | Which papers, which power of attorney? | Complete files from the first exchange |
| Settling an estate in Senegal | How long, which heirs? | Fewer information calls |
| Land title vs lease: the differences | Is my land secure? | Expert positioning |
| Setting up an SCI or SARL | What capital, what timeline? | Business leads |
| Lifetime gifts | What registration duties? | Qualified appointments |
| Remote notarial power of attorney | Consulate or local notary? | Reassured diaspora clients |
Each guide targets a specific search (for example "notary Dakar estate" or "buy land in Senegal from France") and ends with an appointment button.
Mini case study
Me Ndiaye, holder of a notary office in Dakar-Plateau, gets about 40% of her requests from the diaspora. Her clerks spend nearly 25 hours a month on the phone and WhatsApp explaining which documents to provide. She invests 1,950,000 FCFA in a site with practical guides, video booking and secure upload, plus 480,000 FCFA per year of maintenance.
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If the guides and form cut that time by 15 hours a month, valued at 8,000 FCFA per clerk hour, savings reach 120,000 FCFA per month, or 1,440,000 FCFA per year. Add 2 extra property files per quarter thanks to Google visibility, with average fees of 400,000 FCFA: 3,200,000 FCFA per year. The investment pays back in under six months. 2026 order of magnitude.
FAQ
How much does a notary website cost in Dakar in 2026?
900,000 to 1,800,000 FCFA for the showcase site, plus 250,000 FCFA for video booking and 300,000 FCFA for secure document upload if you choose them.
Is a notary allowed to have a website?
Yes, provided the profession's ethical rules are respected: factual information, no solicitation or price comparison. We have the office review all copy before publication.
Is online document upload safe?
Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, accessible only to office accounts, and deleted after a set period (for example 90 days). Processing complies with Law 2008-12 and can be declared to the CDP.
How long to get the site online?
3 to 5 weeks, including about one week for the notary to review the practical guides.
What costs after creation?
About 120,000 FCFA per year for hosting and 40,000 FCFA per month for maintenance, 600,000 FCFA per year in total (about 915 EUR).
Let's scope your project. Tell us your practice areas and the share of clients abroad: we price a site between 900,000 and 1,800,000 FCFA, diaspora modules included, delivered in 3 to 5 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.
