Notary fees may increase. There are few notaries in small places. The Riigikogu wants to raise prices.
The cost of notary services will rise significantly. For example, a will will cost 55 euros instead of 32 euros. An inheritance certificate will cost 174 euros.
Six members of the Riigikogu want to change this. Among them are various individuals. The leader is Madis Timpson.
Timpson says: a notary should be available everywhere. People should not have to travel to Tallinn.
There is only one notary on Saaremaa. Another office was closed. Notary Katrin Sepp now works in Tallinn.
Notaries want more money. Currently, they receive less. It is difficult in smaller places.
Varro Vooglaid says: the problem is serious. The solution needs to be better. Currently, it is not helping enough.
Vooglaid says: notaries in Tallinn and Tartu should help more. Then smaller places can be supported.
Timpson says: Tallinn notaries are already helping. Notaries contribute 5% of their income to the public fund. Smaller places receive assistance.
Katrin Sepp says: the new prices will help. More notaries will get jobs. The cost of wills and inheritances will increase.
Ultimately, people will pay more. For example, when buying a home or dealing with inheritance matters.