The Supreme Court (SC) said it will officially operationalize its electronic notarization (eNotarization) service on October 19, 2026.
The rollout follows the implementation of A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC, or the Rules on Electronic Notarization, which establishes the legal framework for electronic notarial acts. The rules were promulgated by the court on February 4, 2025.
The SC’s Electronic Notary Services (ENS) has opened applications for lawyers seeking commissioning as Electronic Notaries Public (ENPs).
The application period and access to the eNotarization Portal began on August 10, 2026, according to the SC’s official eNotarization microsite.
Under the rules, electronic notarization may be conducted through In-Person Electronic Notarization (IEN), Remote Electronic Notarization (REN), or a combination of both.
The system allows electronic notarial acts to be performed using accredited electronic notarization facilities and prescribed technological safeguards.
The rules cover electronic documents in PDF or PDF/A format, subject to the requirements and limitations under the Rules on Electronic Notarization.
Electronic notarial acts performed in accordance with the rules have the same validity, force, and effect as notarial acts performed under the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice.
The eNotarization framework incorporates safeguards intended to protect the integrity and authenticity of electronic notarial acts, including electronic signatures and seals, identity verification, authentication and measures against unauthorized alteration or tampering.
The initiative forms part of the SC’s continuing efforts to use technology to improve access to justice and modernize judicial services.
For ENP applications, requirements, system access, updates and inquiries, lawyers and the public may visit the SC’s official Electronic Notary Services (ENS) microsite.
The microsite provides information on ENP commissioning, the eNotarization Portal, applicable rules and guidelines, and channels for inquiries and assistance.
