Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

55.   Disposal of original deeds

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    (1)   A notary may, by deed made during his or her lifetime, or by his or her last will, transfer or transmit to any other notary approved by the judge all original deeds executed before him or her, or which are in his or her custody or possession.

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    (2)   Where a notary becomes incapacitated, the judge may direct that the original deeds in his or her possession be deposited in the office of the Registrar, or may make such further or other order respecting the disposal thereof as may be for the benefit of the notary in whose custody they are.

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    (3)   Where an attorney-at-law is suspended or removed from office, the original deeds in his or her possession as a notary shall, unless otherwise ordered, be deposited in the office of the Registrar.