Notaries Pension Fund: Complete Pension Guide 2026

Last updated: January 2026
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CRN Pension

Discover how the Notaries Pension Fund works, a special / autonomous scheme scheme managed by CRN. Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.

Key Figures

Scheme type

Special / autonomous scheme

Legal retirement age

64 years

Average pension

€3,800/month

Total

30.23%

Overview

The pension scheme for notaries, one of the oldest French professional schemes.

Managing organization

CRN

Year founded

1937

Calculation method

Points-based system

Full pension age

67 years

Full pension quarters

172

Contribution Rates

TypeRateCeilingDescription
Self-employed8.23%1 PASSBase scheme contribution
Self-employed22%Supplementary scheme contribution (high rate)
TotalSelf-employed: 30.23%

PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)

Rules and Benefits

Advantages

Strong solidarity

Solidarity mechanisms between active and retired notaries.

Other rules

High contribution rate

Among the highest contributions for liberal professions, offset by generous pensions.

Eligible Professions

Notaries holding an office.

Calculation Example

Example scenario

Gross salary: 3 500 € | Career duration: 42 years

CRN

Estimated pension1 913 €/month
Total contributed491 980 €

With capitalization

Estimated pension7 387 €/month
Monthly gain+5 473 €

FAQ

What is CRN?
Notaries Pension Fund is a special / autonomous scheme managed by CRN. The pension scheme for notaries, one of the oldest French professional schemes.
What is the CRN contribution rate?
CRN contributions are: 8.23% (base scheme contribution), 22% (supplementary scheme contribution (high rate)). The total rate is approximately 30.23%.
At what age can you retire with CRN?
The legal retirement age is 64. For a full pension without penalty, the age is 67 or 172 quarters contributed.
What is the average CRN pension?
The average pension paid by CRN is approximately €3,800 per month. This amount varies based on contribution duration and income.
Which professions contribute to CRN?
Notaries holding an office. Among eligible professions: Notary.

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Sources and Methodology

Data based on official 2024/2025 rates from CRN. The calculation example uses URSSAF rates and a 6% yield (inflation-adjusted). Actual amounts may vary based on your personal situation.

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