Introduction to the Role of Public Notaries in Supporting SMEs
As we look ahead to 2026, the Public Notary aims to strengthen its presence and proximity to society, playing a crucial role in ensuring legal certainty, economic development, and the formalization of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Eduardo Manuel Ruiz Orozco Pérez, president of the board of directors of the National Council of Public Notaries in Mexico.
Background on the Ley Federal de Correduría Pública
The Public Notary’s significance was established with the enactment of the Ley Federal de Correduría Pública on December 29, 1992. This law provided a unique, federal framework for public notaries, separating them from their previous reliance on the Commercial Code and solidifying their position as an autonomous institution within Mexico’s legal system.
The Role of Public Notaries in Economic Development
Public notaries, represented by the Secretaría de Economía (Ministry of Economy), serve as strategic allies in public policies related to economic formalization, investment attraction, and improving the business environment. Ruiz Orozco Pérez emphasized that public notaries are essential for providing legal certainty to entrepreneurs, investors, and those seeking growth.
Colegio Nacional’s Priorities and Challenges
The National Council of Public Notaries has outlined its priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on collaboration with authorities, business and professional organizations, and promoting innovation, digital transformation, and regulatory improvements to modernize the practice of public notarial functions.
Strengthening Legal Certainty for SMEs
One of the main challenges for the National Council is to ensure that public notaries are better prepared and more accessible to those who need them, especially SMEs requiring legal certainty for growth and consolidation. Ruiz Orozco Pérez highlighted the importance of capacity building, innovation, and improving the legal framework.
Key Legislative Initiatives
The National Council will closely monitor several strategic legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing legal certainty in Mexico:
- Constitutional Reform Proposal: Presented in February 2025 by Senator Waldo Fernández González, this proposal seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework recognizing the work of public notaries and notaras.
- Agrarian Law Reform: Proposed in July 2025 by Diputado José Narro Céspedes, this reform aims to amend various articles impacting the security of legal acts related to rural property and productive activities.
Conclusion
Public notaries play a vital role in ensuring legal certainty for entrepreneurs, investors, and growing businesses. The National Council of Public Notaries in Mexico is committed to addressing the challenges faced by SMEs and advocating for legislative improvements that will modernize the practice of public notarial functions.
