Digital Modernization of Legal Services

Context:

The Government has launched the Notary Portal to digitize processes under the Notaries Act, 1952 and Notaries Rules, 1956, and as of 31st July 2025, over 34,900 digitally signed Certificates of Practice have been issued through the portal.

Notary Portal:

The Notary Portal is an initiative by the Government of India to provide a faceless, paperless, and efficient digital interface for notarial services governed by the Notaries Act, 1952 and Notaries Rules, 1956.
The portal enables:
- Submission of applications for appointment as Notaries.
- Verification of eligibility for appointment.
- Issuance and renewal of digitally signed Certificates of Practice.
- Request for change of area of practice.
- Filing of annual returns by Notaries.
It reflects the broader agenda of Digital India and e-Governance in legal services, aligning with efforts to enhance transparency and reduce bureaucratic delays.
As of 31 July 2025, over 34,900 Notaries across various States and UTs have received digitally signed Certificates of Practice through this online platform.
The move is part of India’s continuing legal reforms aimed at ease of doing business, improved citizen services, and modernization of the justice delivery ecosystem.