16 February 2025
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NETHERLANDS | The Royal Dutch Association of Civil-Law Notaries celebrates 175th anniversary

In 2018 the Royal Dutch Association of Civil-Law Notaries (KNB) celebrated its 175th anniversary. Under the motto 'Civil-law notary: truly the greatest profession!’, the KNB organised gatherings and activities throughout the year. The highlight was the celebratory annual congress held at the Van Nelle Factory in Rotterdam on 5 October. King Willem-Alexander received the first copy of the anniversary book, presented by President Nick van Buitenen. The congress also featured speeches and workshops on the past, present and future of the civil-law notary profession. https://www.knb.nl/nieuwsberichten/koning-willem-alexander-ontvangt-eerste-exemplaar-jubileumboek-knb
The KNB’s anniversary was in the spotlight at the 50plusBeurs as well. Around 96,000 guests came to the Jaarbeurs exhibition and convention centre in Utrecht, and many of them visited the KNB’s stand to ask civil-law notaries questions and receive useful information. There was also a student challenge in which students came up with a recommendation on ‘Belehrung op afstand’ (remote information provision), including a communication plan to convince the professional group. Watch the video https://www.175jaarknb.nl/fotoalbum/events/studenten-challenge

A national public visitors day was held on Saturday 3 November as part of the European Day of Justice. Nearly 100 civil-law notary firms organised local events at places reflecting their usual Saturday activities, including on the sports pitch, at the library, or at the care home of a relative. The KNB developed a toolkit with flyers and posters, which also included pictures for children to colour in.

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