Canary Islands Appoints Two New Notaries

The Canary Islands government has officially appointed two new notaries following a recent selection process.

Appointments

• Javier Pichel Pichel will serve in Icod de los Vinos on Tenerife.
• Arantxa Campillo Guillén has been assigned to Morro Jable in Fuerteventura.

These appointments are part of the regional government’s effort to ensure a steady supply of qualified notaries, essential for maintaining legal and property transactions across the islands.

Selection Process

• The move comes after a competitive process overseen by Spain’s Directorate-General of Legal Security and Public Faith, which conducted the selection.

Impact and Significance

• The appointments will help reduce delays in legal notarization and bolster public trust in legal services—key issues on the islands, where property transactions and legal documentation are vital to economic activity.

"These appointments underscore the Canary Islands' autonomy in managing legal and administrative matters, as outlined in regional laws."

Transparency and Public Notification

• Public notifications have been made.
• Authorities are now informing the involved parties and associations, ensuring transparency and smooth integration for the new notaries.

Benefits for Residents and Businesses

• Having qualified notaries means smoother property deals and legal processes.
• Reinforces the islands' reputation as stable destinations for investment and residence.