The influence of public authorities on the activities of the notary community

The article is devoted to the analysis of the notary's public legal status and the specifics of delegating the powers of public authority to notary chambers within the framework of the current legal regulation. The ambivalent nature of the notary is considered, combining private law functions and public control over compliance with legislation in notary activities. The author examines the functions of the Federal Notary Chamber and notary chambers of the subjects of the Russian Federation, including monitoring the observance of professional standards by notaries, organizing a liability insurance system, managing a compensation fund, and ensuring transparency and accessibility of information about the notary's activities. The paper emphasizes the importance of a balanced combination of government measures and corporate self-government of the notary community for the effective protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens and legal entities. The author comes to the conclusion about the tendency of redistribution of powers in favor of the state while maintaining the key role of the notary community and the need for harmonious interaction of public and private interests in the field of notary.