Notary Portal

- 09 Aug 2025
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The Government of India has launched the Notary Portal, a dedicated digital platform designed to modernize services under the Notaries Act, 1952 and the Notaries Rules, 1956. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Law and Justice, aims to create a faceless, paperless, transparent, and efficient system for notarial services.
Key Features
- Online Interface: Connects notaries appointed by the Central Government with the Ministry for seamless service delivery.
- Services Offered:
- Submission of applications for appointment as notaries.
- Verification of eligibility for appointment.
- Issuance of digitally signed Certificates of Practice.
- Renewal of certificates, change of practice area, and submission of annual returns.
- Current Status: Modules for verification of documents, eligibility checks, and issuance of digitally signed certificates are operational.
Significance
- Enhances transparency and efficiency in legal certification processes.
- Reduces paperwork, delays, and physical interface, thereby minimizing scope for corruption.
- Aligns with the government’s broader agenda of Digital India and modernization of legal services.