From November 5, 2026, new maximum rates for notarial services have come into force in Poland. Changes concern the drafting of wills, powers of attorney, inheritance documents, certification of signatures, and other notarial acts. For certain services, the ceiling price has increased several-fold.

The Ministry of Justice of Poland announced this. The relevant regulation of October 13 is published in the official legal gazette under number Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1370.

This is the first major revision of ceiling rates for notarial services since 2004. The Polish authorities explain the decision by rising costs of maintaining notarial offices, increasing labor costs, and more complex document processing procedures.

The most noticeable changes concern wills, powers of attorney, and inheritance cases. In particular, the maximum fee for drafting an ordinary will has increased fourfold — from 50 to 200 złoty. For a notarial power of attorney for one act, it is now permitted to charge up to 100 złoty instead of the previous 30.

New maximum rates for the most common notarial services:

  • Ordinary will — 200 złoty instead of 50.
  • Power of attorney for one act — 100 złoty instead of 30.
  • Power of attorney for several acts — 200 złoty instead of 100.
  • Certificate of inheritance confirmation — 200 złoty instead of 50.
  • Declaration of acceptance or renunciation of inheritance — 100 złoty instead of 50.
  • European Certificate of Succession — 600 złoty instead of 400.
  • Notarial certification of authenticity of signature on a power of attorney and other documents — up to 60 złoty instead of 20.

Ceiling rates for more complex wills have also increased. For a document with additional testamentary dispositions, a notary may receive up to 300 złoty, and for a will with the transfer of specific property to an heir — up to 400 złoty.

The new rules also apply to issuing copies and extracts from notarial acts. For each started page from the first to the tenth, the maximum rate is 12 złoty, from the eleventh to the twentieth — 10 złoty, and starting from the twenty-first — 8 złoty.

Separately, rates for notarial transactions involving high-value property were revised. For transactions worth over 5 million złoty, the maximum notary's remuneration may reach 25 thousand złoty. For transactions between persons belonging to the first tax group for inheritance and donations, a lower limit is set — 15 thousand złoty.

Importantly, the new amounts are maximum tariffs, not mandatory prices. As emphasized by the Polish Ministry of Justice, the notary and the client can agree on a lower remuneration. The regulation only sets the upper limit that a notarial office may not exceed for the relevant service.

Moreover, these rates do not always reflect the final cost. VAT at a rate of 23% is usually added to the notary's remuneration, and depending on the type of procedure, additional costs for document copies, court fees, or other payments may arise.

For Ukrainians residing in Poland or processing documents there, the changes may primarily affect the cost of powers of attorney, inheritance matters, and signature certification. Before visiting a notary, it is advisable to clarify the full cost of the service, including taxes and additional payments.

The regulation came into force on November 5, 2026, and applies to notarial acts covered by the updated rules.

Based on materials: Ministry of Justice of Poland, Official legal gazette of Poland, Rzeczpospolita