Do you need a notary?
Finding a notary for an estate
Not every estate needs a notary. In Belgium, a notary is mandatory for real estate (deed of partition), opening a will, disputes between heirs or unknown co-heirs. For a simple estate without those complications, you can file the declaration yourself. Below are the official search tool, realistic price ranges, and how Nalenta can help if you handle it yourself. We take no referral fees.
Find a notary
- notaire.be: search by town
You may freely choose, including outside your town. Always ask for a written quote first; some fees are set by law, others are free.
- notaire.be: tariffs and calculator
Estate filing (official authorities)
For the declaration itself, in simple cases you do not need a notary. Nalenta builds your file the way the authority expects, for a flat € 129. The official channels are listed below for reference.
- FPS Finance: declaration of estate (Brussels/Wallonia)
The official channel for Brussels and Walloon residents. Nalenta walks you through this declaration with the correct regional rates and deadlines, for € 129. No hidden costs.
- Vlabel: inheritance tax (Flemish residents)
Flemish residents file with Vlabel, online via ERFonline or on paper. Nalenta delivers the file in the form Vlabel expects, with the correct 2026 rates and exemptions.
Honest about costs: notary fees vary widely. For a simple estate without real estate, expect typically € 500 to € 1,500, for a deed of inheritance € 250 to € 500. With real estate or a deed of partition, this can reach several thousand euros. Always ask for a written quote before instructing. Our price for the do-it-yourself path is a flat € 129.