How much does a notary clerk earn?
Notary clerks (Notarfachangestellte) support notaries with notarisation, certification and office organisation – from real estate and company law to inheritance matters, register filings and fee calculation. Entry is typically via the three-year dual apprenticeship as notary clerk (Notarfachangestellter). Gross pay depends on region, firm size, specialisation and responsibility. As a guide, qualified staff in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,100–€3,750 gross per month; during apprenticeship around €930–€1,240 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. The apprenticeship column refers to the dual training as notary clerk; qualified means practising Notarfachangestellte in notary offices. Actual pay depends on firm size, specialisation (e.g. real estate or company law), region, experience and additional qualifications and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
Notary clerks are the organisational and specialist interface in the notary office: they prepare notarisation appointments, manage deadlines and register processes and support clients from booking to the finished deed. Everyday work combines legal care, office workflows and personal service – often in a close team with notaries.
- Receive clients, coordinate appointments and notarisation dates, and organise day-to-day work in the notary office.
- Prepare real estate, company and inheritance matters: draft documents, checklists and supporting papers.
- Handle electronic register filings and liaison with courts, authorities and land registries.
- Maintain files, deadlines and cost calculations under the notary fee schedule; file documents digitally and on paper.
- Assist at notarisation and certification appointments, prepare identity checks and follow up on minutes.
- Uphold data protection and confidentiality and guide clients clearly through processes and forms.
