Digital Modernisation of Notary Portal
Why in News?
The Digital Modernisation of Notary Portal is in the news following a written update provided by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, in the Lok Sabha on March 13, 2026.
Primary Objective
- To provide a unified online interface between Central Notaries and the Government of India, ensuring transparency and efficiency in notarial services.
Core Digital Services
- Online Application: Submission of applications for appointment as a Notary.
- Eligibility Verification: Digital screening of documents and eligibility for new appointments.
- Digital Certificates: Issuance and downloading of digitally signed Certificates of Practice via DigiLocker.
- Compliance & Lifecycle: Online modules for renewal of certificates, change of practice area, and submission of annual returns.
Phased Rollout
- Live Modules: Currently, the portal is fully operational for verifying eligibility and issuing new digital certificates.
- Upcoming Features: Modules for routine tasks like annual return submissions and practice area changes are being rolled out in phases.
Benefits to Stakeholders
- For Notaries: Removes the requirement for physical submission of requests and allows for remote progress monitoring.
- For the Public: Increases the speed of notarial appointments, ensuring that legally authorised witnesses are more readily available and verified.
- Governance: Reduces administrative burden and creates a secure digital storage facility for all notary-related records.
Technical Partner
- The portal was designed and developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in association with the Department of Legal Affairs.
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