Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 7, 2026, from the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | October 13, 2026 |
| Date of first exercise | November 12, 2026 |
| Location | C/ Silvano 55, Madrid |
| Call | Single for all admitted candidates |
| Original call | Resolution of October 1, 2024 |
| Previous suspension | October 2025 (precautionary reasons due to litigation over tribunal) |
| Judgment that unblocks the process | National Court, February 2026 (confirms validity of tribunal) |
| Change in tribunal | Replacement of a member due to resignation; new member: Dean of the Notarial Bar Association of Andalusia |
| Category | Public Sector |
Candidates for the Notarial Corps who have been waiting for over a year finally have a concrete date: November 12, 2026 is the day of the first exercise. The Resolution of October 7, 2026 from the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith sets all logistical details and ends the uncertainty caused by the precautionary suspension of October 2025.
The breakthrough comes after the final judgment of the National Court of February 2026, which confirmed the validity of the composition of the qualifying tribunal. With that judicial resolution, the obstacle that had paralyzed the process for over a year disappears.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution published on October 13, 2026 in the BOE specifies three fundamental aspects of the selection process:
- Date and time of first exercise: November 12, 2026. The call is single for all admitted candidates, with no division into groups or shifts.
- Place of celebration: C/ Silvano 55, Madrid. All candidates, regardless of their autonomous community of origin, must travel to this venue.
- Change in the qualifying tribunal: A member has resigned for justified reasons. In her place, the Dean of the Notarial Bar Association of Andalusia is appointed, who becomes part of the tribunal.
The original call dates from October 1, 2024. In October 2025, the process was suspended precautionarily while litigation over the composition of the qualifying tribunal was resolved. The National Court issued a final judgment in February 2026 confirming that such composition was valid, which allowed the procedure to resume.
| Milestone | Date | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Original call | October 1, 2024 | DGSJFP Resolution that opens the process |
| Precautionary suspension | October 2025 | Litigation over composition of qualifying tribunal |
| National Court judgment | February 2026 | Confirms validity of tribunal; allows resumption |
| Resumption resolution | October 7, 2026 | Sets date, location and new tribunal member |
| First exercise | November 12, 2026 | C/ Silvano 55, Madrid. Single call |
Economic and operational impact
For candidates, the resumption of the process has immediate practical consequences:
- Travel to Madrid: As it is held in a single call at c/ Silvano 55, all admitted candidates residing outside Madrid must plan and cover their travel and accommodation for November 12, 2026.
- Reactivation of preparation: After more than a year of uncertainty, candidates must resume or intensify their preparation with a concrete date as reference.
- Change in tribunal: The replacement of a member by the Dean of the Notarial Bar Association of Andalusia may imply a different evaluator profile, although it does not alter the content or criteria of the selection process.
- Restored legal certainty: The final judgment of the National Court eliminates the risk of a new suspension for the same reason, providing stability to the calendar.
Who does it affect?
- Notaries admitted to the opposition called by Resolution of October 1, 2024.
- Preparation instructors and academies for notarial opposition who must update their calendars and preparation programs.
- Notarial Bar Associations, especially that of Andalusia, whose Dean joins as new member of the qualifying tribunal.
- The General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith, as the calling body and responsible for managing the process.
Practical example
A candidate admitted in the October 2024 call who resides in Seville has been preparing for the process for over two years. After the suspension of October 2025, he no longer had a reference date to organize his final preparation. With the publication of this resolution, he knows that on November 12, 2026 he must be at c/ Silvano 55, Madrid, in the single call. This allows him to:
- Set a study calendar with a concrete deadline.
- Reserve accommodation in Madrid in advance for November 11 and 12.
- Verify that his name is still on the admitted list, since the change of tribunal member does not imply review of admissions.
The new tribunal member, the Dean of the Notarial Bar Association of Andalusia, joins in replacement of the member who resigned for justified reasons. This change does not affect the syllabus or evaluation criteria of the first exercise.
What should candidates do now?
- Confirm admission: Verify that your name appears on the final list of admitted candidates to the October 2024 call, since the process has had modifications in the tribunal.
- Plan travel to Madrid: Book transport and accommodation for November 12, 2026, keeping in mind that the call is single and there is no second opportunity to present that day.
- Reactivate your preparation plan: With the date set, establish an intensive study calendar until November 12, prioritizing the thematic blocks of the first exercise.
- Consult the complete resolution in the BOE: Review the full text of the Resolution of October 7, 2026 to confirm exact start time and any additional instructions on documentation to present.
- Stay alert to possible tribunal communications: Given the change of a tribunal member, it is advisable to follow the official channels of the General Directorate of Legal Security and Public Faith in case complementary instructions are published before the exam.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the first exercise of the 2026 notarial opposition?
The first exercise is held on November 12, 2026 at c/ Silvano 55, Madrid. The call is single for all admitted candidates, with no division into groups or differentiated shifts.
Why was the notarial opposition suspended in 2025?
The process was suspended in October 2025 due to precautionary measures arising from litigation over the composition of the qualifying tribunal. The National Court issued a final judgment in February 2026 confirming the validity of the tribunal, which allowed the process to resume.
Has the qualifying tribunal of the notarial opposition changed?
Yes. A member of the tribunal resigned for justified reasons. In her place, the Dean of the Notarial Bar Association of Andalusia has been appointed. The rest of the tribunal composition remains as it was validated by the National Court.
Does the resumption affect admitted candidates already on the list?
No. The resumption of the process and the change of a tribunal member do not imply review of the admitted list. Candidates who were listed as admitted in the October 2024 call maintain their status to present themselves on November 12, 2026.
Could the process be suspended again before November 12, 2026?
The final judgment of the National Court of February 2026 eliminates the risk of a new suspension for the reason that paralyzed the process in 2025 (the composition of the tribunal). However, any new judicial or administrative incident could, in theory, affect the calendar. As of the publication of this resolution, there is no known obstacle.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in 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-2026-21259
