Notary's Responsibilities in Providing Social Services in Sragen Regency

Abstract

Abstract. This study examines the responsibility of notaries in providing social services in Sragen Regency. The focus of the study is on why the implementation of notaries' social obligations has not been optimal and what obstacles are faced in practice. This social obligation is regulated in Article 37 of the Notary Law (UUJN), which requires notaries to provide free legal services to the underprivileged. The type of research used is empirical law with a structural approach and economic analysis of law. Primary data were obtained through interviews with notaries in Sragen Regency, while secondary data were sourced from laws and regulations, literature, and legal journals. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of social obligations by notaries is still limited to waiving notary service fees, without covering other costs such as taxes and administration. Furthermore, the lack of clear criteria for the underprivileged community makes its implementation subjective. The main obstacles include a lack of public knowledge, the absence of technical regulations, and high notary operational costs. This study concludes that the implementation of notaries' social responsibilities in Sragen is not optimal. It is recommended that there be legal counseling, regulation of criteria for service recipients, and state support so that notaries can maximize their social obligations. Keywords: Notary; Responsibility; Social Services; Underprivileged Community.