A civil law notary is a legal professional responsible for drafting and authenticating legal documents within the civil law legal system. However, there are various synonyms and related terms for this profession depending on location and legal system. For instance, in the United States, a civil law notary may be referred to as a notary public, while in France, they are referred to as notaire. In some countries, they are known as public notaries, while others use the term notary lawyer or notary attorney. Alternative terms for civil law notary include public scribe, notarial officer, and civil-law notary. Regardless of the term used, civil law notaries play a crucial role in ensuring the legality of legal documents and transactions in their respective legal systems.