limits of substitute notary authority based on law on notary position andnotary ethics code (case study in west lombok regency)

This study aims to understand and analyze the limits of authority and the effectiveness of theexercise of authority of substitute notary in west lombok regency. this study applies the normativeempiricallegal research method since it examines the statutory provisions that govern the substitutenotary authority and its implementation. it also employs statute approach, conceptual approach, and legalsociology approach. the results of the study found that first, the authority of a substitute notary in westlombok regency was limited by the management of the indonesian notary association in west lombokregency, the regional supervisory council of west lombok regency, and other notaries in the form of aprohibition to put up a nameplate, make a deed cover, and make a stamp/seal. meanwhile, the law onnotary position and notary ethics code does not contain any restrictions on this matter. second, theexercise of substitute notary authority in west lombok regency is considered ineffective because thereare differences in the size of the effectiveness of the exercise of authority by the substitute notary in westlombok regency. factors that influence the exercise of substitute notary authority are legal substancefactor, community factor, and legal/ legal culture factor.