(1) A person who wants to have a document authenticated must submit an application before the notary public as prescribed for getting the document authenticated.
(2) When making an application according to sub-section (1), the applicant must present two witnesses who know him before the notary public. When presenting the witness in that way, the document revealing the identity of the witness must also be submitted.
(3) If an application is received according to sub-section (1), the notary public must verify whether the person signing the document is genuine.
(4) In relation to verifying the person according to sub-section (3), the notary public may request additional documents from the applicant, make necessary inquiries with the applicant and the witnesses he/she has presented or get his/her documents on that matter.
(5) If the notary public certifies the document to be submitted to the court, the petitioner may make an oath as prescribed.
(6) If the notary public knows the petitioner personally, or if it is certain that the petitioner is a real person based on the documents requested in accordance with sub-section (4) or the questioning of the witnesses presented by the petitioner, the notary public shall cause his signature and copy to be printed on the document submitted by the petitioner. In the case of the applicant who is unable to do so, the documents can be authenticated as prescribed by making a lapchae seal.
(7) Other arrangements related to document authentication shall be as prescribed.