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.