The International Union of Notaries (UINL)is a non-governmental organisation established to promote, coordinate and develop notarial activity around the globe and to protect the dignity and independence of the various Notariats.

Its functions include:

• Representation of the Notariat before international organisations.
• Study and systematic compilation of legislation regarding the institution of the Latin-type Notariat.
• Promotion of the evolution of Law alongside national and international legislative authorities.

Founded in 1948 in Buenos Aires, the International Union of Notaries (UINL) has representation at such bodies as:

• United Nations.
• World Trade Organization (WTO).
• Council of Europe.
• European Union
• Organization of American States (OAS)
• Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
• Andean Community, and also such legal institutions as the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit).
• Hague Conference on Private International Law.
• International Association of Lawyers (UIA).
• International Association of Magistrates (UIM).
• International Law Association (ILA).
• International Bar Association (IBA).

Website: http://www.uinl.org