Electronic Notarial Certificate — a notarial certificate with an electronic signature
A notarial certificate issued with an approved electronic notarial signature, subject to the law and regulations.
Quick answer
An electronic notarial certificate is a notarial certificate prepared and signed with an approved electronic notarial signature, through the Ministry of Justice system. The certificate is valid and recognized as a notarial certificate in every respect. However, the notarial act itself (identification, understanding, signature) must be performed before the notary — subject to the law, regulations, identification, appearance and signature required by law.
What does this service do?
An electronic notarial certificate is a certificate prepared in the Ministry of Justice digital system, and signed with an approved electronic notarial signature. The certificate includes the same details as a physical certificate — the signatory's details, the type of act, date, and the notary's signature — but electronically. Importantly: the electronic certificate does not enable performing notarial acts remotely. Section 11 of the Notaries Law requires the signatory to appear before the notary, be identified and sign before him. The electronic certificate is only the manner in which the notarial certificate is issued and signed — after the notarial act has been fully performed.
Who is it for?
People and businesses wanting an electronic notarial certificate — including for digital submission to bodies accepting electronic documents, or for issuing a digital apostille.
When is it needed?
When the receiving party accepts an electronic notarial certificate, or when a digital apostille is required (which requires an electronic certificate first).
What does the notary check?
The notary performs all checks required by the Notaries Law: identifying the signatory, checking capacity, understanding of the document, free will. Then, the certificate is prepared and signed electronically.
Required documents
- All documents required for the notarial act (ID, original document, etc.)
- Confirmation from the receiving party that it accepts an electronic document
How does the process work?
Arriving at the appointment with an original ID and the original document.
The notary identifies the signatory and performs the required checks.
The signatory signs before the notary.
The notary prepares the certificate in the digital system and signs electronically.
The client receives the electronic certificate.
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 certificate is prepared under the Notaries Law, 1976, and the Notaries Regulations, 1977, via the Ministry of Justice system. Section 11 of the Notaries Law 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 certificate itself is digital, but the notarial act (identification, signature) must be performed before the notary — subject to the law, regulations, identification, appearance and signature required by law. Documents may be sent in advance for review.
Common mistakes
Thinking an electronic certificate enables performing notarial acts remotely — it does not.
Not checking whether the receiving party accepts an electronic document.
Frequently asked questions
Is an electronic certificate as valid as a physical one?
Yes. An electronic notarial certificate, signed with an approved electronic notarial signature via the Ministry of Justice system, is valid and recognized as a notarial certificate in every respect.
Can the whole process be done from home?
No. The signatory must appear before the notary for identification and signature. Only the issuance and signing of the certificate itself is done electronically.
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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.