Digital Apostille — electronic authentication of notarial documents
Digital apostille on an electronic notarial certificate, subject to the law, regulations and legal requirements.
Quick answer
A digital apostille is electronic verification of an electronic notarial certificate, done through the Ministry of Justice system. It enables fast verification of documents for use in Hague Convention countries. Before the digital apostille, the notary must perform the required notarial act — subject to the law, regulations, identification, appearance and signature required by law.
What does this service do?
A digital apostille is the electronic issuance of an apostille, on an electronic notarial certificate, via the Ministry of Justice digital service system. The digital apostille enables fast and efficient verification of documents for use in Hague Convention countries. Importantly: the digital apostille does not enable performing notarial acts remotely. The notarial act itself (signature verification, certified translation, etc.) must be performed subject to all legal requirements — identification, appearance before the notary, and signing before him. Only then may the electronic certificate and the digital apostille be issued.
Who is it for?
People and businesses presenting notarial documents in Hague Convention countries and wishing for fast, digital verification.
When is it needed?
When an apostille is required on a notarial document and it can be issued digitally, and the receiving party accepts an electronic certificate.
What does the notary check?
The notary first performs the required notarial act — identifying the signatory, checking capacity, understanding and free will. Then, the notary issues the electronic certificate and the digital apostille through the system.
Required documents
- All documents required for the notarial act (ID, original document, etc.)
- Destination country details
- Confirmation from the receiving party that it accepts an electronic document
How does the process work?
Performing the notarial act before the notary — identification, check, signature.
Issuing an electronic notarial certificate with an approved electronic notarial signature.
Issuing a digital apostille through the Ministry of Justice system.
The client receives the electronic document with the apostille.
How much does it cost?
The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978. For a price estimate, contact the office.
Full fee scheduleLegal notes
The digital apostille is issued under the Hague Convention (1961), the Notaries Law, 1976, and the Notaries Regulations, via the Ministry of Justice system. The notarial act itself requires identification, appearance and signature before the notary — notarial acts cannot be performed remotely. The fee is set under the Notaries (Fees) Regulations, 1978.
Can it be prepared in advance?
The digital apostille is itself a digital service. However, the notarial act preceding it must be performed before the notary — subject to the law, regulations, identification, appearance and signature required by law.
Common mistakes
Thinking a digital apostille enables performing notarial acts remotely — it does not.
Not checking whether the receiving party abroad accepts an electronic document.
Attempting to issue a digital apostille without first performing the notarial act.
Frequently asked questions
Does a digital apostille enable a Zoom notary?
No. The digital apostille is electronic certification of an electronic notarial document. The notarial act itself (signature, identification) must be performed before the notary under section 11 of the Notaries Law.
Does every country accept a digital apostille?
Check with the receiving party in the destination country. Some countries and bodies accept electronic documents and some require a physical document.
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The information on this site is general and does not constitute individual legal advice, nor does it replace a professional review. Every notarial act is performed subject to the Notaries Law, 1976, the Notaries Regulations, 1977, and the identification, appearance and signature requirements applicable to each act.