A notary is appointed to perform activities to which the parties are obliged or wish to give a notarial form (notarial activities). Notarial acts performed by a notary in accordance with the law have the nature of an official document. Notarial activities are performed in Polish. At the request of a party, the notary may additionally perform this activity in a foreign language, using his/her own knowledge of the foreign language demonstrated in the manner specified for sworn translators, or using the assistance of a sworn translator. Notarial acts are performed by a notary in a notary’s office, and if the nature of the act or special circumstances so require, the notarial act may also be performed in another place.