What is a Verified Publication Record?

A Verified Publication Record is a confirmation of the publication details publication date and online record of a published legal notice. LegalNotice.co.za issues a Verified Publication Record for every Section 35(5) and J187 notice so executors and attorneys have a clear durable record for the estate administration file.

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What a Verified Publication Record confirms

The Verified Publication Record sets out the notice content the publication date the publication platform and a verifiable reference. It gives the Master and interested parties a reliable record that the notice was published.

Why it matters for estate files

Executors must be able to show when and where a notice was published. A Verified Publication Record provides this for the Section 35(5) notice and the J187 notice without relying on loose newspaper cuttings.

How to obtain a Verified Publication Record

A Verified Publication Record is issued automatically with every notice we publish. For the inspection-stage context see the Liquidation and Distribution Account lying for inspection page. The underlying statutory process is set out in the Master’s office FAQ.

Legal Notice Publishing handles the full process for you. Contact jana@legalnotice.co.za or click here.

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