Unión Colegiada del Notariado Colombiano

What Unión Colegiada del Notariado Colombiano does

Unión Colegiada del Notariado Colombiano (UCNC) is a private non-profit professional guild association founded in 1966 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, that exclusively represents and groups the country's notaries. Membership is mandatory-class in nature — fees range from COP 164,000/month for subsidized notaries to COP 439,000/month for first-category capital notaries, plus one-time affiliation fees indexed to the Colombian legal minimum wage (SMMLV) — and provides affiliated notaries with a centralized service stack including group insurance (Gallagher Colombia; RCP up to COP 400M), digital signature certificates via three certification entities (OLIMPIA IT, CERTICÁMARA, ANDES), exclusive security-paper supply through Cadena S.A., and access to a national notary directory. UCNC also develops proprietary technology through its NotariLab innovation laboratory, including NotariID (online biometric authentication software integrating with the Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil database for sub-second identification) and eN-Traza 2.0 (a digital traceability platform for notarial security paper procurement with online ordering and PSE-integrated payments).

The association distributes these services across all 32 Colombian departments through its Bogotá national headquarters and 10 owned regional sectional offices (UNAN, UCONCA, UNINOTARIOS, UCONOR, UNIVOC, UCNBOY, UNICUND, UNOBOG, UCNITOL, UNIHUPUCA), with governance provided by an elected Consejo Directivo Nacional and a President serving fixed 2025-2027 legislative periods. UCNC's go-to-market is sales-led and association-led: notaries apply, pay annual dues, and access a bundled service portfolio in exchange for collective representation before the Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro, Ministry of Justice, Congress, High Courts, and international bodies (UINL, CAAm). The association has been certified by ICONTEC under the Norma Técnica de Calidad Notario 2020 quality standard and holds international recognition through its memberships in the Unión Internacional del Notariado (UINL) and the Comisión de Asuntos Americanos (CAAm), positioning Colombia as a reference country for notarial modernization in Latin America.

Name

Unión Colegiada del Notariado Colombiano

Legal name

Unión Colegiada del Notariado Colombiano – UCNC

Website

https://ucnc.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Unión Colegiada del Notariado Colombiano (UCNC) is a private non-profit national guild association, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Bogotá, that represents and serves Colombian notaries across 32 departments through membership-based technology, insurance, security-paper, and digital-signature services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscription Fees: Annual and monthly subscription fees collected from affiliated notaries. Fees are tiered by notary category: subsidized notaries pay COP $164,000/month, second-category non-subsidized notaries pay COP $194,000/month, first-category non-capital notaries pay COP $308,000/month, and first-category capital notaries pay COP $439,000/month. New members pay a one-time affiliation fee of 1 SMMLV (COP 1,750,905) for capital notaries or 0.5 SMMLV (COP 875,453) for other notaries. Fees are automatically adjusted annually based on the legal minimum wage (SMMLV) and real cost increases of inputs.
2. Security Paper Sales: Sale of security paper for notarial documents. Two types: Type A for public deeds and Type C for copies and certificates. Price per ream of 500 sheets is COP $145,000 (VAT included) for affiliated notaries and COP $155,000 for non-affiliated. Procurement is managed through the eN-Traza 2.0 digital platform with online payment capability. Cadena S.A. is the exclusive supplier.
3. Digital Signature Certificates: Facilitation of digital signature certificates through partnerships with three digital certification entities (OLIMPIA IT, CERTICÁMARA, ANDES). UCNC negotiates preferential commercial pricing for its members, generating revenue through negotiated group rates and administrative coordination.
4. Insurance Program Management: UCNC manages a group insurance program including Professional Civil Liability (RCP), Extracontractual Civil Liability (RCE), and Group Life Insurance for affiliated notaries, administered through Gallagher Colombia. Premium contributions are collected as part of the membership fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

UCNC is a private non-profit guild association that represents Colombian notaries, providing collective representation, legal defense, and a comprehensive suite of technology and support services. Core offerings include proprietary biometric authentication software (NotariID), digital traceability for security paper procurement (eN-Traza 2.0), digital signature certificates, group insurance programs (professional liability, extracontractual liability, and life insurance), notary websites and institutional email, training programs, and accessibility services for hearing-impaired citizens. Services are delivered to affiliated notaries through a national headquarters in Bogotá and 10 regional sectional offices across Colombia.

Product overview

Unión Colegiada del Notariado Colombiano (UCNC) is a private non-profit association representing Colombian notaries, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of technology products and services for the notarial sector. The core platform consists of NotariID (biometric authentication software), eN-Traza 2.0 (notary traceability system), and Papel de Seguridad Notarial (security paper). Supporting modules include digital signature certificates through three certified providers, institutional email and website hosting, a national notary directory, group insurance programs (professional liability, extra-contractual liability, and life insurance), biometric hardware kits, sign language interpretation services via FENASCOL, and professional development through the Biblioteca Ricardo Cubillos and training programs. The ecosystem integrates with the Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil for identity verification, CADENA S.A. for security paper supply, and multiple banks for payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NotariLab: Innovation and New Technologies Laboratory that developed NotariID biometric authentication software
• NotariID
• eN-Traza 2.0
• Fenascol
• Biblioteca Ricardo Cubillos

Products and services

• NotariID – Software de Autenticación Biométrica en Línea Online biometric authentication software enabling notaries to verify citizen identity through fingerprint and biometric data matching against the Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil database in sub-second response time. Developed by NotariLab and recommended for use with Morpho MSO 1300 E3 biometric captors. Available to affiliated notaries.
• eN-Traza 2.0 – Sistema de Trazabilidad Notarial Digital traceability platform for managing the acquisition and use of notarial security paper. Enables online ordering, payment processing through PSE, and detailed order tracking. Developed by NotariLab innovation laboratory and accessible to affiliated notaries nationwide.
• Papel de Seguridad Notarial Special security paper for producing public deeds (Tipo A) and issuing copies of public deeds, certificates, and other archival documents (Tipo C). Features anti-adulteration and anti-falsification measures with full traceability. Sold to affiliated notaries at COP $145,000 per ream of 500 sheets (VAT included) and to non-affiliated notaries at COP $155,000. Procured exclusively through Cadena S.A. since October 2023.
• Certificado de Firma Digital Digital signature certificates provided to affiliated notaries at preferential commercial rates through partnership agreements with three Digital Certification Authorities: OLIMPIA IT S.A.S., CERTICÁMARA S.A., and ANDES S.A. Certificates available with 1-year validity (COP $139,250) or 2-year validity (COP $204,200), with replacement certificates at COP $71,400.
• Programa de Seguros – Pólizas (Group Insurance Program) Group insurance program for affiliated notaries including Professional Civil Liability Insurance (RCP, COP $400M coverage), Extra-contractual Civil Liability Insurance (RCE), and Group Life Insurance (death, total permanent disability, serious illness, hospitalization, funeral assistance). Administered by Gallagher Colombia.
• Correo Institucional Institutional email service provided to affiliated notaries as part of membership benefits, accessible via webmail platform at mail.ucnc.com.co. Provides professional @ucnc.com.co domain email for notary offices across Colombia.
• Páginas Web Notariales Website template and hosting service for notary offices, enabling publication of content, citizen interaction, online surveys, forums, and live chat. Includes security systems and accessibility compliance per Mintic guidelines. 789 websites delivered to affiliated notaries at no cost as of Q4 2014.
• Directorio de Notarías Comprehensive national directory of affiliated notaries with contact information, addresses, phone numbers, email, and business hours. Publicly accessible through the UCNC website for citizen use.
• Kit Biométrico Complete biometric authentication hardware and software package including biometric captors (Morpho MSO 1300 E3 recommended), computers, scanners, printers, signature pads (Wacom STU-520), and licensed software for notary identification functions. Provided free to affiliated notaries.
• FENASCOL – Servicio de Intérprete de Lengua de Señas Sign language interpretation service for deaf users in notary offices, provided through partnership with Federación Nacional de Sordos de Colombia (FENASCOL) using the SERVIR platform. Provided at no cost to UCNC-affiliated notaries; partnership renewed July 2023.
• Programa de Transparencia y Ética Empresarial (PTEE) Business ethics and transparency program including whistleblower hotline, complaint reporting forms, and ethics code for preventing inappropriate behavior by employees or third parties in notary offices.
• Biblioteca Ricardo Cubillos Specialized library for notary training and professional development, containing collections on notarial and registral law, Colombian legislation, civil and procedural law, notary history, and institutional publications including Notaripedia (Tomos I and II), Estatuto del Notario, Crónicas de la Independencia, and Cartilla de Diligencias Notariales.
• Ciclo de Capacitaciones (Training Programs) Ongoing training programs for notary professionals including webinars, conferences, seminars, and workshops on notarial law topics. Includes 24+ conferences covering topics from notary criminal liability to urban licensing, plus XXVI Jornada de Capacitación Notarial and specialized training in SIPLAFT and ITA Matriz.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-second biometric identification of individuals through integration with the Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil database
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cadena S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 October 2023Cadena S.A. is the exclusive provider of security paper for notary documents (Tipo A for public deeds and Tipo C for copies and certificates) to UCNC and its affiliated notaries since October 2023, replacing the previous supplier. The company meets technical requirements set by the Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro and offers nationwide logistics and distribution. Price: COP $97,500 per ream plus IVA (COP $116,000 total).
• OLIMPIA IT S.A.S.coreTechnology or IntegrationOLIMPIA IT S.A.S. is one of three digital certification entities (ECD) providing digital signature certificates to UCNC-affiliated notaries at negotiated preferential commercial rates. UCNC has an agreement with OLIMPIA IT to facilitate access to digital signature certificates for its members. Contact: www.micertificado.olimpiait.com, Phone: (601) 744 1000.
• CERTICÁMARA S.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationCERTICÁMARA S.A. is a digital certification entity providing digital signature certificates to UCNC-affiliated notaries at preferential commercial pricing negotiated through UCNC's collective agreement. Contact: WhatsApp 316 830 3419, Email: [email protected], Phone: (601) 744 2727.
• ANDES S.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationANDES S.A. is a digital certification entity providing digital signature certificates to UCNC-affiliated notaries at preferential commercial pricing. UCNC facilitates access through its partnership agreement. Contact: [email protected], Phone: (601) 241 5539. Request portal: herramientas.andesscd.com.co/ucnc.
• Gallagher ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGallagher Colombia is the insurance broker managing UCNC's group insurance program, which includes Professional Civil Liability (RCP), Extracontractual Civil Liability (RCE), and Group Life Insurance for affiliated notaries. Gallagher provides policy advice, claims management, and claims processing support to UCNC members.
• Federación Nacional de Sordos de Colombia (FENASCOL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFENASCOL provides sign language interpreter services for deaf users at notary offices through the SERVIR platform, making notary services accessible to hearing-impaired citizens. The partnership was renewed in July 2023 for one year. The service is provided at no cost to UCNC-affiliated notaries (the annual cost of COP $666,400 per notary is absorbed by UCNC). Contact: 317 665 4202.
• Universidad de MedellínminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCNC has a strategic alliance with Universidad de Medellín providing educational benefits to affiliated notaries and their families, including preferential access to academic programs and educational services.
• SATENAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATENA (airline) provides transportation benefits to UCNC-affiliated notaries through a strategic alliance offering preferential rates or conditions for air travel.
• ColsanitasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColsanitas (healthcare provider) provides health benefits to UCNC-affiliated notaries through a strategic alliance offering preferential access to health services and plans for notaries and their families.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Wolters Kluwer: Global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services for legal, tax, accounting, and compliance professionals. Relevant as an adjacent technology and content provider that serves legal professionals including notaries, with products comparable to UCNC's training, library, and software offerings.

Direct peers

• National Notary Association: US-based professional membership organization for notaries, similar in function to UCNC as a guild association providing education, certification, supplies, and advocacy services to notary professionals. Operates a comparable member-benefit model with publications, training, and discounted supplies.
• Bundesnotarkammer (Germany): Federal Chamber of Notaries of Germany, the national professional body coordinating Germany's notaries with regulatory representation and service functions. Operates a comparable member-service model including electronic notarial infrastructure, training, and professional standards.
• Consejo General del Notariado (Spain): General Council of the Spanish Notariat, the national body representing Spanish notaries with regulatory and representative functions analogous to UCNC's role in Colombia. Provides institutional coordination, training, and technology support to affiliated notaries across Spanish territory.
• Colegio Nacional del Notariado Mexicano: National College of the Mexican Notariat, the Mexican professional guild representing notaries with functions similar to UCNC including regulatory representation, training, and member services. Latin American peer with comparable scope of activities and member-benefit structure.
• Chambre Nationale des Notaires (France): National Chamber of Notaries of France, the umbrella organization for French notaries with statutory representation and member service functions. Comparable to UCNC in providing centralized technology, training, and advocacy support to a national network of notary professionals.

Broad incumbents

• American Land Title Association (ALTA): US trade association for the land title insurance industry, providing advocacy, standards, and member services. Analogous in structure to UCNC as a professional association serving title and real estate transaction professionals, though focused on title insurance rather than notarial authentication.
• Unión Internacional del Notariado (UINL): International Union of Notaries, the global umbrella organization of which UCNC is a member. UINL operates at a higher geographic level coordinating national notary associations and is a relevant peer for international benchmarking of UCNC's services and governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/notariadoucnc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NOTARIADOUCNC
• Facebookfacebook.com/NotariadoColombiano
• Instagraminstagram.com/notariado_ucnc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ucnc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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