Deutscher Notarverlag GmbH & Co.KG – Fachverlag für Notare

What Deutscher Notarverlag GmbH & Co.KG – Fachverlag für Notare does

Deutscher Notarverlag GmbH & Co. KG is a Bonn-based specialist legal publisher operating exclusively in the German notary market. The company is part of the Juristische Fachmedien Bonn publishing group (sister companies: ZAP Verlag, Deutscher Anwaltverlag, zerb verlag, Juristische Fachseminare) and is led by managing director Uwe Hagemann with approximately 7 employees. Its product portfolio covers the full notarial practice lifecycle: print and electronic specialist literature (books €24.90–€194.00, e-books €29.90–€49.00), the AI-augmented NotarPraxis Wissen online library of 100+ specialist titles, two recurring journals ('notar' monthly, 'notarbüro' 12x/year), paid webinars (€129–€949), e-brochures, self-study courses, and a freemium newsletter. Content is also distributed via the major German legal research platforms juris, beck-online, and Beck-Noxtua, and through the ReNoSmart database.

The revenue model blends one-off transactions (books, e-books, webinars) with recurring subscription streams (databases, journals) and a freemium newsletter funnel. Distribution combines direct online sales with platform-mediated reach through juris, beck-online, Beck-Noxtua, and AI-driven channels including NotarNow and PrimeLegal AI, where NotarPraxis Wissen serves as an authoritative content source for AI-mediated retrieval. The customer base is the roughly 7,000–8,000 notaries and notary-office staff in Germany, served both individually and through cooperation with the Deutscher Notarverein. The lean headcount indicates a capital-light operating model that scales reach primarily through partnerships and digital distribution rather than direct sales force expansion.

Name

Deutscher Notarverlag GmbH & Co.KG – Fachverlag für Notare

Legal name

Deutscher Notarverlag GmbH & Co.KG – Fachverlag für Notare

Website

https://notarverlag.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deutscher Notarverlag is a Bonn-based specialist publisher producing books, journals, databases, webinars, and e-learning content exclusively for German notaries and notary-office staff, with a 100+ title library and AI-augmented NotarPraxis Wissen platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Legal Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJABAK

Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Educational & Academic Publishing (Textbooks, Scholarly, STM)

SECONDARYEDAGAFAK

Scholarly Society & Association Publishing

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Academic & Scholarly Publishing (Journals, Monographs)

SECONDARYEDAGAFAD

Social Sciences Scholarly Publishing

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Academic & Scholarly Publishing (Journals, Monographs)

Keywords

• Specialist legal publishing
• Notary professional resources
• Notary law databases
• Continuing legal education
• Legal reference books

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales (Print): Sale of physical professional books and reference materials for notaries. Products include specialized commentaries, handbooks, form collections, and training materials. Prices range from €24.90 to €194.00 per title. Products are shipped via Westermann Logistik GmbH.
2. E-Books and E-Brochures: Digital publications available as PDF downloads. Covers specialized legal topics including e-books on foundation law, property law, corporate law, and notary practice. Instant download format with no physical shipping costs.
3. Online Database Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions for access to NotarPraxis Wissen online library and ReNoSmart database. Contract renews automatically unless cancelled with 6-week notice before year-end. Pricing based on annual subscription model.
4. Journal Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions for periodicals including 'notar' (monthly professional journal) and 'notarbüro' (12x yearly PDF newsletter). Paid annually in advance. Auto-renews unless cancelled 6 weeks before year-end.
5. Webinar and Online Course Fees: Registration fees for webinars and ongoing online courses. Pricing varies by course length and content, ranging from €129 for 2-hour seminars to €949 for 5-day webinar series. Includes electronic materials and recording access.
6. Newsletter Subscriptions: Free newsletter with optional welcome gift (e.g., 'Taschenassistent Notar' as free eBook PDF). Newsletter delivers product updates, legal developments, and promotional content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Deutscher Notarverlag is a specialist legal publisher (Fachverlag) for the German notary profession, producing and distributing professional literature, periodicals, an online knowledge database with AI features (NotarPraxis Wissen), webinars, and self-study courses for notaries, candidate notaries, and notary staff. Its offerings combine traditional print publications with digital content and continuing professional education, sold directly and through partnerships with major German legal research platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialist Books and E-Books for Notaries Printed and digital specialist reference works, commentaries, and practice guides covering notarial law (BNotO, BeurkG, Grundbuchordnung, etc.), notary exam preparation, and procedural matters, priced typically between €24.90 and €194+. Targeted at appointed notaries, candidate notaries (Notarassessoren), and notary staff.
• NotarPraxis Wissen Online Database Subscription-based online reference database containing notary-specific specialist content, with AI-integrated search and discovery features to support practitioners' daily research needs. Distributed via the publisher's own site and through partner legal research platforms (juris, beck-online, NotarNow, ReNoSmart, Beck-Noxtua, PrimeLegal AI).
• NotarPraxis Journal (Zeitschrift) Recurring professional journal delivering practitioner-oriented articles, case commentary, and updates specifically for the German notary profession. Targeted at notaries and notary staff for ongoing professional awareness.
• Notary Webinars (Live and On-Demand) Paid webinar-based continuing education seminars for notaries, covering mandatory Pflichtfortbildung and elective Weiterbildung topics, delivered via the edudip platform with per-session pricing typically ranging from €129 to €949. Designed for individual notaries and notary office staff seeking accredited professional development.
• Self-Study Courses (Selbststudium-Kurse) Asynchronous self-study courses providing structured learning independent of live sessions, complementing the live webinar portfolio for notary professional development. Targeted at notary professionals seeking flexible continuing education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 specialist books and periodicals available in NotarPraxis Wissen online library
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered operational and minor.

• Westermann Logistik GmbHoperationalOthersThird-party logistics provider handling storage and shipping of physical books and publications. Returns are sent to Westermann Logistik GmbH, Helmstedter Str. 99, 38126 Braunschweig. Partnership enables efficient fulfillment of physical product orders across Germany.
• edudip (Webinar Platform)operationalTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider for webinar delivery. All webinars are conducted through edudip, which handles video streaming, participant management, and recording functionality. Platform requires HTML5/WebRTC support and may be accessed via desktop or mobile devices.
• ReNoSmartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegal database platform partner distributing Deutscher Notarverlag content. NotarPraxis Wissen content available through ReNoSmart platform for customers who prefer this database provider.
• jurisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German legal database partner. Content distributed through juris platform, expanding reach to juris subscribers who may prefer this legal research provider.
• beck-online (Beck-Noxtua)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman legal publishing platform partner (C.H. Beck). Content available through beck-online and Beck-Noxtua AI platform for customers using these database services.
• NotarNowminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNotary-specific digital platform partner distributing Deutscher Notarverlag content to NotarNow user base of German notaries.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Erich Schmidt Verlag: German publisher specializing in legal, tax, business, and labor topics with books, journals, and online databases. Comparable as a multi-format specialist legal publisher serving regulated professions and B2B professional audiences in Germany.
• Reguvis Fachmedien: German specialist publisher focused on public administration, regulatory, and compliance topics. Directly comparable as a niche B2B professional publisher with multi-format content (books, journals, databases, events) serving a regulated professional audience in Germany.
• Deutscher Anwaltverlag: Sister publisher within the Juristische Fachmedien Bonn group, serving attorneys with professional literature, journals, and digital tools. Closely comparable in business model and target audience structure (regulated legal profession), differing only in profession served.
• zerb verlag: Sister publisher within the Juristische Fachmedien Bonn group, focused on foundation and wealth management law. Comparable as a niche legal specialist publisher with a similar book, journal, and digital product mix targeting specific professional segments in Germany.
• ZAP Verlag: Sister publisher within the Juristische Fachmedien Bonn group serving attorneys with specialized periodicals. Comparable as a niche professional legal publisher in Germany with overlapping operational infrastructure and shared customer data.
• Otto Schmidt Verlag: Major German legal publisher specializing in tax, business, and labor law with a strong professional monograph catalog and online database. Directly comparable as a German legal specialist publisher with a similar mix of books, journals, and digital research products serving regulated professions.
• Carl Heymanns Verlag: German legal publisher with a long-standing catalog of professional commentaries, handbooks, and journals. Comparable as a traditional legal specialist publisher with similar revenue model and professional audience focus.
• RWS Verlag: German publisher focused on insolvency, restructuring, and creditor topics. Comparable as a niche German legal specialist publisher with a similar book/journal/database mix and a similar target audience of regulated legal professionals.

Broad incumbents

• juris GmbH: Leading German legal information platform providing case law, statutes, and secondary literature access. Comparable as a legal database and content distribution platform; Deutscher Notarverlag content is distributed through juris, indicating a partner/incumbent relationship.
• C.H. Beck: Germany's largest legal publisher, operating the beck-online legal database and Beck-Noxtua AI platform — both distribution partners of Deutscher Notarverlag. Comparable as a legal publishing incumbent with overlapping professional content, but with far broader scope across all legal practice areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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