Notary Office
Mag. Johanna LeitnerLeitner Notary OfficeLegal certainty for life's important decisions
As a public notary I draw up contracts and deeds, conduct probate proceedings as court commissioner and advise all parties impartially. The first legal information is free of charge.
- Public notary since
- 2016
- Team members
- 7
- Languages
- 3
Services
Legal clarity for your situation
We listen, assess your situation and tell you openly which options you have and what they cost.
Book a consultationReal estate and apartments
Purchase, gift and transfer contracts, escrow of the purchase price, registration in the land register and self-assessment of real estate transfer tax.
Probate
As court commissioner I conduct probate proceedings on behalf of the district court: from recording the death through declarations of acceptance and the inventory to the final transfer of the estate.
Wills, inheritance contracts and marriage contracts
Advice on succession and compulsory shares, notarial drafting and registration in the Austrian Central Register of Wills. We draw up marriage contracts as notarial deeds.
Lasting power of attorney and advance directive
Drawing up and registering lasting powers of attorney in the Austrian Central Register of Representatives, binding advance directives and advice on adult representation.
Companies and businesses
Formation of GmbH and FlexCo companies, transfer of shares, company register filings and business handovers within the family.
Certifications
Certification of signatures and copies as well as life certificates, for example for the land register, the company register or pension offices abroad. Without an appointment during office hours.
How we work
Impartial, clear, prepared
A deed often has effect for decades. That is why we take time for questions before signing and explain every point so that everyone involved knows what it means.
Impartiality
I advise buyer and seller, transferor and transferee equally and point out risks for each side.
Costs in advance
Before you instruct us we tell you the expected fee under the Notariatstarifgesetz and the charges and taxes that will apply.
Draft before the appointment
You receive the draft contract a few days before signing. That leaves time to read it calmly and collect questions.
Safe custody
Escrow funds are held in a trust account and recorded in the notaries' trust register. We archive deeds in the deed archive of the Austrian notariat.
About us
A notary office in central Graz
I have been a public notary with my official seat in Graz since 2016. Before that I worked for more than twelve years as a trainee notary and deputy in Styrian notary offices, both in the city and in rural areas.
Notaries are appointed by the state and are bound to impartiality. I therefore do not represent either side but make sure that everyone involved understands what they agree to and that contracts are legally sound.
Our team includes a trainee notary and staff with many years of experience in the land register, the company register and escrow. The office is step-free.
- First legal information free of charge
- Fees under the Notariatstarifgesetz, stated in advance
- Escrow via the notaries' trust register
- Certifications without an appointment
- Step-free office
Mag. Johanna LeitnerPublic notary
Career
2002Law degree
Mag. iur. at the University of Graz
2003Court traineeship and trainee notary
Entry in the register of the Notariatskammer für Steiermark
2008Notarial examination
Both parts passed, followed by deputy work in Styria
2016Appointed public notary
Official seat in Graz
2021New office
Step-free premises in Kaiserfeldgasse
How we work
How working with us works
First information
By phone or at the office: we clarify what you are planning, which deed you need and which documents are required. This first information is free of charge.
Documents and draft
We obtain land and company register extracts, check your documents and send you the draft together with a cost breakdown.
Signing
At the appointment I go through the deed with you, answer open questions and notarise or certify the signatures. Please bring official photo ID.
Completion
We take care of the land register, company register, other registers and taxes and let you know once everything is registered and completed.
Fees
Fees & costs
You find out in advance how the costs are calculated, what to expect and whether an insurance policy may cover them.
All fees plus 20 % VAT and expenses. Charges and taxes such as the land register entry fee or real estate transfer tax are added; we calculate and pay them on your behalf.
First legal information
Free of charge under the professional rules of the Austrian notariat. For further advice we tell you the fee in advance.
0 €
Contracts and deeds
Value-based fee under the Notariatstarifgesetz, depending on the value of the transaction. You receive the expected fee in writing before instructing us.
NTG
Certifying a signature
Fee under § 25 NTG, graded by the value of the transaction. We are happy to tell you the amount by phone.
NTG
Probate proceedings
Court commissioner fees under the Gerichtskommissionstarifgesetz; they are paid from the estate.
GKTG
Appointments outside office hours
Surcharge under § 3 NTG for official acts in the evening, at weekends or on public holidays, for example hospital visits.
+50 %
A look inside
Our offices
Our team
Who will look after you
Mag. Johanna Leitner
Public notary
Mag. Stefan Pichler
Trainee notary (Notariatskandidat)
Brigitte Koller
Notary office staff, land register and escrow
Our guiding principle
As a notary I do not represent either side. My job is to make sure everyone knows what they are signing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Your question is not listed? Feel free to give us a call.
+43 316 234 567- What does the first information cost?
- Nothing. The first legal information is free at every Austrian notary office. If it leads to an instruction, we tell you the expected fee in advance.
- What do I need to bring for a certification?
- Valid official photo ID and the document, which should not yet be signed. For land register documents we also need your date of birth.
- Can I choose the notary for a probate case?
- No. The district court at the deceased's last place of residence assigns the estate to a notary office according to a fixed allocation scheme, which then acts as court commissioner. That office will contact you.
- Do I need a notary to buy an apartment?
- In Austria, lawyers can also draw up the purchase contract. For registration in the land register, however, the signatures must be certified. With us you get the contract, escrow, certification and land register application from one place.
- How do I set up a GmbH?
- The articles of association are drawn up as a notarial deed. The minimum share capital is €10,000; for a cash formation at least a quarter of each contribution and at least €5,000 in total must be paid in. We then register the company with the company register.
- Does a will have to be made with a notary?
- No. A will can also be handwritten or made in front of three witnesses. When it is made with a notary, we check form and content and register the will so that it is found in the probate proceedings.
How to find us
Office hours & directions
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM – 01:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Certifications without an appointment during office hours. Notarisations by appointment; appointments outside office hours and visits at home or in hospital are possible.
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Leitner Notary OfficeKaiserfeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz, Austria
office@notariat-leitner.example
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Tell us about your matter
Call us or write to us. We will get back to you within one working day and tell you how to proceed.
- Phone+43 316 234 567
- Emailoffice@notariat-leitner.example
AddressKaiserfeldgasse 19, 8010 Graz