Amsterdam Notaries

Top Amsterdam Notaries

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Berger Notariaat

4.2★★★★★

(18 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

Keizersgracht 620, 1017 ER Amsterdam

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Berger Notariaat has run a classical notary practice in central Amsterdam since 2016, with a professional, dynamic and creative approach. The office works for a wide range of clients and is open Monday to Friday...

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Schut|van Os Notarissen N.V.

4.3★★★★★

(18 reviews)

Essentially Amsterdam Reader's Choice 2026

De Lairessestraat 20, 1071 PA Amsterdam

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Schut|van Os Notarissen N.V. in Amsterdam is open on weekdays and active on LinkedIn.

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JUST Notarissen

4★★★★★

(618 reviews)

Einsteinlaan 50, 2719 ER Zoetermeer

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JUST Notarissen in Zoetermeer focuses on low-cost notarial deeds, using automation for standard work and charging for the legal work itself. The office is active on Instagram and LinkedIn and has a large review base...

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Notariële Diensten

4.6★★★★★

(264 reviews)

Pompmolenlaan 19-B, 3447 GK Woerden

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Notariële Diensten in Woerden offers fast, affordable handling of deeds and assignments in cooperation with a notary. The office has a strong review record, with 264 Google reviews and 80% five-star ratings, and also keeps...

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Van Grafhorst Notarissen

4.5★★★★★

(160 reviews)

Bemuurde Weerd Oostzijde 19, 3514 AN Utrecht

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Van Grafhorst Notarissen in central Utrecht has a strong local reputation, with 160 Google reviews and 81% five-star ratings. The office is active on LinkedIn and serves clients across the usual notarial areas, from family...

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Bakker & Neve Netwerk Notary

4★★★★★

(148 reviews)

Loevestein 12, 2352 KM Leiderdorp

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Bakker & Neve Netwerk Notary in Leiderdorp has a strong local presence, with 148 Google reviews and 68% five-star ratings. It is active on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Notaris Leskens

4.7★★★★★

(118 reviews)

Het Spoor 72, 3994 AL Houten

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Notaris Leskens in Houten combines family and estate work with a busy reputation: 118 Google reviews, 90% five-star. It is active on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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SmartLegal Notary | Open 7 days until 8pm

4.8★★★★★

(116 reviews)

Wittevrouwensingel 4, 3581 GA Utrecht

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Mediation service

SmartLegal Notary in Utrecht is open seven days a week until 8pm, handles notarial work and mediation, and has 116 Google reviews with a 91% five-star share.

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HJ Notariaat

4★★★★★

(100 reviews)

Kon. Wilhelminalaan 15, 1901 DM Castricum

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Conveyancer

HJ Notariaat in Castricum handles notarial work and conveyancing, with weekday hours from 9am to 5pm. It has 100 Google reviews and is active on Facebook.

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DoeHetZelfNotaris

4★★★★★

(85 reviews)

Pompmolenlaan 19B, 3447 GK Woerden

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DoeHetZelfNotaris in Woerden focuses on online wills and self-service notarial documents, with an emphasis on lower costs and nationwide support. The office has 85 Google reviews and is active on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Heemskerk & Feijen notaries The Hague

4.1★★★★★

(84 reviews)

Loosduinse Hoofdstraat 62, 2552 AJ Den Haag

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Legal services

Heemskerk & Feijen notaries in The Hague specialises in family law and gives detailed personal guidance on major life events. The office also handles broader legal matters, has a Facebook and LinkedIn presence, and has...

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Diemer Notariaat Kroes + Mokkum

4.1★★★★★

(83 reviews)

Muiderstraatweg 15A, 1111 PS Diemen

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Diemer Notariaat Kroes + Mokkum serves Diemen and the greater Amsterdam area, with weekday opening hours from 8:30am to 5pm. It describes itself as an accessible office with good service at reasonable rates, and it...

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How to choose an Amsterdam notary

A Dutch notaris is not optional in a property purchase: the notary is who formally registers the deed of transfer and, if you're financing the purchase, the mortgage deed as well. Confirm with any office in our listings that both of those are covered before you book.

Notariskosten for a standard transfer and mortgage deed typically fall between 1,000 and 3,000 euros, but the range is wide enough that it pays to get a fixed quote from two or three offices first. Weigh that bill against the rest of the buying costs — the real estate agent's commission, a mortgage broker's fee, a valuation report — and our guide to Amsterdam Accountants can help with the wider financial picture if you're new to the Dutch system.

Ask whether the property is eigen grond (freehold) or erfpacht (leasehold) before you sign anything, since the notary's deed has to state which one applies. If you're still house-hunting, our guide to Amsterdam Real Estate Agents covers the steps that lead up to the notary appointment, and Amsterdam Notaries: A Guide for Internationals goes deeper on how the role differs from a notary elsewhere.

Questions people ask

What does a notary do when you buy a house in Amsterdam?

The notaris executes and registers the deed of transfer, and the mortgage deed if you're financing the purchase. Neither step can be skipped, and neither can be handled by a real estate agent alone.

How much do notary fees cost in Amsterdam?

Notary costs for a standard transfer and mortgage deed typically run between 1,000 and 3,000 euros. Ask for a fixed quote before booking, since the fee is not standardized across offices.

Do I pay the notary separately, or is it built into the price?

On an existing home sold kosten koper, the buyer pays the notary bill on top of the purchase price, along with property transfer tax. On a new-build sold vrij op naam, the advertised price already includes VAT, transfer tax and notary costs.

What's the difference between eigen grond and erfpacht, and why does the notary care?

Eigen grond means you own the house and the land outright; erfpacht means you own only the house and pay an annual fee to lease the plot. The notary's deed has to state which applies, so confirm it with your real estate agent before the appointment.

Do I still owe property transfer tax on top of the notary's bill?

Yes — overdrachtsbelasting is a separate charge from notary fees, calculated as a percentage of the agreed sale price. Rates can change, so confirm the current figure with your notary or the Belastingdienst rather than relying on an old quote.