Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 7, 2026, from the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith |
|---|---|
| Publication in BOE | September 15, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 15, 2026 |
| Original call | Resolution of February 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Madrid Notarial College |
| Positions filled | 126 approved persons |
| First ranked | Ricardo Laso Gibert — 53.05 points |
| Category | Public Sector — Access to Notariate |
| Appeal deadline | 1 month from publication (until October 15, 2026) |
| Administrative litigation appeal deadline | 2 months from publication (until November 15, 2026) |
126 people obtain the right to practice as a Notary in Spain after passing the free opposition exam convened on February 20, 2025 and held at the Madrid Notarial College. The Resolution of September 7, 2026, published in the BOE on September 15, 2026, formalizes the final list and opens the deadline for title issuance.
Ricardo Laso Gibert heads the ranking with 53.05 points, the highest score of the call. All applicants included in the list have completed the required documentation, an essential condition to appear in the final list.
What does this resolution establish?
The resolution publishes the final list of approved persons in the free opposition exam to obtain the Notary title, convened by Resolution of February 20, 2025. The key points it regulates are:
- The 126 applicants are ordered by score from highest to lowest.
- The first ranked is Ricardo Laso Gibert, with 53.05 points.
- All included have proven to have completed the required documentation.
- All are entitled to the issuance of the Notary title.
- Against the resolution, an appeal can be filed within one month or administrative litigation appeal within two months, both counted from the publication date in the BOE (September 15, 2026).
The resolution is issued by the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith, an agency dependent on the Ministry of Justice and responsible for supervising access to the Notariate in Spain.
The complete list with the 126 approved candidates, ordered by score, can be consulted in the full text of the resolution published in the BOE. The regulation does not publish the names of the remaining 125 in the official summary, so to access the complete ranking it is essential to consult the original document.
Economic and operational impact
The incorporation of 126 new Notaries into the Spanish notarial system has direct implications for both the approved candidates and the notarial market as a whole:
- For approved candidates: the title enables the exercise of notarial function, with access to vacant positions that are convened. The Notary in Spain acts as a public official under a self-financing regime, receiving fees set by the State.
- For the notarial market: the incorporation of 126 new titled professionals expands the supply of professionals available to fill vacant notarial positions throughout the national territory.
- For companies and citizens: greater availability of Notaries can result in better territorial coverage of the notarial service, especially in areas with lower density of notaries.
- For unsuccessful candidates: the publication of the final list closes the process for this call. Those who do not appear on the list may consider challenging the resolution within the established deadlines.
Who does it affect?
- The 126 approved applicants who appear in the resolution and are entitled to title issuance.
- Applicants who have not passed the tests and wish to challenge the resolution within legal deadlines.
- Notarial Colleges, which must manage the incorporation of new titled professionals.
- Ministry of Justice and General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith, responsible for title issuance and position management.
- Law firms and advisors who assist candidates in possible administrative or administrative litigation appeals.
Practical example
Ricardo Laso Gibert, first ranked with 53.05 points, heads the list of approved candidates published in the BOE on September 15, 2026. By appearing in the final list, he has the immediate right to request the issuance of his Notary title.
From the publication date, he has access to calls for vacant notarial positions. If an applicant who does not appear on the list believes his exclusion is incorrect—for example, due to an error in the evaluation of his documentation—he has until October 15, 2026 to file an appeal with the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith, or until November 15, 2026 to file an administrative litigation appeal with the competent courts.
What should approved candidates do now?
- Verify inclusion in the list: consult the complete text of the resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-19213) to confirm that the name appears correctly in the final list.
- Start the title issuance process: contact the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith to learn about the procedure and documentation necessary to obtain the Notary title.
- Monitor position calls: once the title is issued, new Notaries will be able to participate in the selection processes for vacant notarial positions published by the Ministry of Justice.
- If you do not appear on the list and believe it is an error: file an appeal before October 15, 2026 or administrative litigation appeal before November 15, 2026. It is recommended to have specialized legal advice in administrative law.
- For advisors and law firms: identify if any client or collaborator is among the approved or affected to anticipate advisory needs in the process of incorporation into the Notariate.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the complete list of the 126 approved candidates in the 2025 Notary opposition exam?
The final list of the 126 approved candidates is published in the BOE with reference BOE-A-2026-19213, dated September 15, 2026. You can access the full text, with all names ordered by score, at this official BOE link.
Who obtained the highest score in the Notary opposition exam convened in February 2025?
Ricardo Laso Gibert heads the list with 53.05 points, being the first ranked among the 126 approved candidates in this call.
What is the deadline to appeal if I am not on the approved list or there is an error?
From the publication of the resolution on September 15, 2026, you have 1 month to file an appeal (until October 15, 2026) or 2 months for administrative litigation appeal (until November 15, 2026) before the competent courts.
What should approved candidates do to obtain the Notary title?
The 126 approved candidates who appear in the resolution have completed the required documentation and are entitled to the issuance of the Notary title. The next step is to contact the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith to start the formal process of title issuance.
Where were the 2025 Notary opposition exam tests held?
The tests of the free opposition exam for Notary, convened on February 20, 2025, were held at the Madrid Notarial College.
Official source
Consult complete regulation at official source
Notice: This article is purely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-19213
