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The institution of notaries is an essential part of the legal system of any state with a developed economy based on the principles of the rule of law and recognition of civil society. In such a state, the functions performed by notaries are objectively necessary and in demand, since ensuring and protecting the legal rights and freedoms of man and citizen is the task not only of state bodies and officials, but also of all institutions of society and the state. The purpose of notarial activities is to protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens and legal entities by performing notarial acts on behalf of Ukraine as provided for by law. A state governed by the rule of law, while assigning rights and freedoms to various subjects of law in legislation, must provide certain legal guarantees of their proper implementation, protection and defence. With the help of the notary institution, the state takes preventive measures to ensure legal security in society, and this, in turn, is one of the main tasks of the state and an indicator of its capacity. The notary institute plays an important role in the exercise of law enforcement and human rights protection functions in the state. Protection of legitimate interests and rights of individuals and legal entities, prevention of litigation and offences is the main task of the notary, whose authority and importance is constantly growing in the current conditions of fundamental reform of social and economic relations. Its activities have a significant impact on various aspects of state and public life in Ukraine. Unfortunately, the institution of notaries has not been properly reflected and enshrined in the Constitution of Ukraine. The absence of a mention of it in the Basic Law of our country is not adequate to the role and place it actually occupies in the life and development of national civil society. However, the very essence of the Constitution of Ukraine implies a more significant role of notaries in the development of constitutional and legal relations that contribute to their stability and protection of human and civil rights and freedoms. Today, there is an active reform of national legislation in various areas of public life. Constitutional reform is an integral part of the legal reform, which, along with the aim of rationalising the system of organisation of the state...