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Notary fees

In Geneva, notary fees are the fees charged by the notary for authenticating the deed of sale of a property. Unlike in some other Swiss cantons, these fees are regulated and calculated on a sliding scale based on the sale price. They are payable in addition to registration duties and Land Registry (Registre foncier) fees. The notary is an independent public officer whose involvement is mandatory for any property transaction in Switzerland. These fees are generally paid by the buyer, unless the parties agree otherwise.