Remote & Electronic Notarisation
In certain circumstances, notarisation can be carried out remotely using video conferencing. This may be appropriate where the client is unable to attend in person. In some cases, where the receiving authority accepts electronically notarised documents, it may also be possible to complete the entire process electronically.
Remote notarisation
Remote notarisation allows the client to appear before me by secure video conference rather than attending in person.
During the appointment I will verify the client’s identity and supervise the signing process. Importantly, remote notarisation relates to how the client appears before me and may result in either a paper notarial act or an electronic one.
Electronic notarisation
Where the receiving authority accepts digital documents, I may issue notarial certificates electronically using a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES).
Where applicable, it may also be possible to obtain an e-Apostille for the digitally notarised document.
Important:
electronic notarisation is only suitable for certain documents
the receiving authority must confirm that digital documents are accepted
the electronically notarised document itself is the original, and printed copies of electronically notarised documents will not be valid