The article examines the legal nature and functions of notary chambers, analyses the main functions of the Federal Chamber of Notaries and regional chambers that have a significant impact on notarial activity in particular regions. Analysis of the legal status of the notary chamber allows us to shed light on many controversial issues that require attention from both the scientific community and practicing notaries who unite in these organisations. The article attempts to formulate conclusions on the noncommercial legal status, general functional characteristics of the activities of notary chambers, and also to start a scientific discussion on the mandatory membership of notaries in notary chambers based on the study of the provisions of the current legislation on notaries. The article analyses the provisions of the draft federal law „On Notaries and Notarial Activities in the Russian Federation“ regarding the status and powers of notary chambers.
Е.А. Абросимова (Tue,) studied this question.