“…4 Based on this case, a Notary / PPAT must be careful and really identify his client who comes to them.Notaries, as state officials, are community/individual appointed by the government as public officials who has the task of carrying out the legalization for binding of agreements carried out by the public. Notaries are also bound by statutory provisions governing notary management.Provisions governing state officials can be stated in the explanation of the provisions of Article 11 of Law No.8 of 1974 concerning Principles of Civil Service which states that what is meant as a state official is:(a) President, Members of the Consultative Body / People's Representative, (b) Members of the Audit Board, (c) Chief, Deputy Chief, Deputy Chief and Supreme Court Judge, (d) Members of the Supreme Advisory Council, (e) Minister, (d) )…”