Getting documents notarized in the Philippines may soon become more convenient with the introduction of electronic notarization, or eNotarization. The Philippine Supreme Court launched its nationwide service on October 19, 2026, allowing eligible documents to be notarized through accredited digital platforms.
The service gives individuals and businesses another option for processing affidavits, powers of attorney, contracts, and other legal documents without always visiting a physical notary's office.
Here's how eNotarization works, which documents may qualify, and how much the service costs.
What Is eNotarization?
eNotarization allows a commissioned Electronic Notary Public (ENP) to perform a notarial act using electronic documents and a Supreme Court-accredited Electronic Notarization Facility (ENF).
Under the Supreme Court's Rules on Electronic Notarization, A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC, the process may take place in person or through videoconferencing.
It is different from simply signing a PDF or adding an electronic signature. The document must undergo the required notarial process performed by an authorized electronic notary.
How Does eNotarization Work?
The process generally involves five steps:
- Prepare your document. Make sure the document is complete and saved in PDF or PDF/A format.
- Register with an accredited platform. Create an account and upload your document.
- Verify your identity. Submit an accepted government-issued ID and complete the platform's verification procedures.
- Meet the electronic notary. Participate in a video session for remote notarization, or appear physically before the notary for in-person electronic notarization.
- Receive your document. Once the notarial act is completed, download and securely store your electronically notarized copy.
The exact requirements depend on the document, the notarial act, and the platform.
How Much Does eNotarization Cost?
Prices vary by provider. Some charge a platform service fee plus the notary's fee, while others use credit packages or transaction-based pricing.
NotarizeIT by UNAWA
Starting at ₱180, plus the notary's fee.
NotarizeIT allows users to upload documents, complete identity verification, attend a notarial session, and access the completed document.
Website: notarizeit.ph
TWALA by Ohelio
Twala publishes the following eNotary credit packages for notaries:
- ₱500 for 5 credits
- ₱1,000 for 11 credits
- ₱2,000 for 26 credits
- ₱5,000 for 76 credits
Prices are subject to 12% VAT. These are platform credit packages for notaries, not the total retail price an individual pays for notarization.
Website: twala.ai
QLegal by Quanby Solutions
QLegal provides an electronic notarization facility for individuals, electronic notaries, and businesses. A fixed retail price for individual customers could not be verified from the published information reviewed for this article.
Contact the provider for a quotation.
Website: quanbylegal.com
eNotary.com.ph
The platform lists indicative prices of ₱499 for one document with one signer and ₱749 for one document with up to four signers.
However, its website states that it is still completing its application for Supreme Court accreditation and will not perform notarizations until accreditation is issued. These figures should not be treated as prices for a currently available, accredited service.
Website: enotary.com.ph
Before booking: Ask for the total cost, including the notary's fee, platform charges, and any additional fees for witnesses or multiple signatories. Check the provider's current accreditation status through the Supreme Court's eNotarization portal.
What Documents Can Be Notarized Online?
Eligible documents may include:
- Affidavits, including affidavits of loss
- Special Power of Attorney (SPA)
- General Power of Attorney (GPA)
- Contracts and lease agreements
- Eligible deeds of sale and deeds of donation
- Corporate documents and sworn statements
Not every document qualifies. Notarial wills and depositions are excluded from the Supreme Court's electronic notarization framework.
If you need an SPA for a property transaction or an affidavit for a government application, confirm that the document qualifies and that the receiving organization accepts electronic notarization.
Is eNotarization Legally Valid?
Yes. Electronic notarization is recognized under the Supreme Court's Rules on Electronic Notarization, provided the notarial act follows the applicable requirements.
The electronic notary must be properly commissioned, and the facility must be accredited by the Supreme Court.
Acceptance also depends on the transaction and the receiving organization's requirements. The Supreme Court has established arrangements with the Land Registration Authority (LRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning electronically notarized documents in their respective transactions.
Traditional notarization remains available for documents and transactions that require it.
What Do You Need?
Before starting, prepare the following:
- An accepted government-issued ID
- Your completed document in PDF or PDF/A format
- A phone or computer with a camera and microphone for remote sessions
- A stable internet connection
- Any required signatories and witnesses
Each participant must complete the applicable identity verification procedures.
Can You Notarize Documents From Abroad?
Special conditions apply to principals outside the Philippines. The Electronic Notary Public must be physically located in the Philippines, and the principal abroad must be within the premises of a Philippine embassy, consular office, or office of a Philippine Honorary Consul when the notarial act takes place.
Check the applicable requirements before scheduling an overseas session.
Wrapping Up
eNotarization gives Filipinos another way to process eligible legal documents using digital technology. It can reduce travel and simplify coordination, particularly when signatories are in different locations.
Pricing depends on the provider and the notary's fee. NotarizeIT advertises a platform service fee starting at ₱180, while other providers use credit packages or transaction-based quotations.
Before proceeding, verify the provider's accreditation, confirm that your document qualifies, and check the total price.
For official requirements and provider information, visit the Supreme Court's eNotarization portal.
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