ENP Application Questions: MCLE, ULAS, New Lawyers, and Renewal

Most questions about the Electronic Notary Public (ENP) commission come down to compliance: MCLE, ULAS, renewal, and what to do if you were admitted to the Bar only recently.

The answers below follow the Supreme Court’s published requirements, the text of the Rules on Electronic Notarization (A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC), and Twala’s own ENP application, as of August 2026. Where the Court’s application and Twala’s differ, we say so. For the full sequence from training to your first act, read how to become an Electronic Notary Public.

Fees and timelines

How much is the ENP application fee?

₱3,000, paid through the Judiciary ePayment System (JePS). The Supreme Court sets the fee and updates it from time to time, so check the current schedule on the Court’s eNotary Services page before you file. Applying as an ENP on Twala costs nothing on any plan; the identity verification you complete first has its own fee, shown before you start.

How long does the Supreme Court take?

There is no published processing time. It turns on the number of applications and on when the virtual summary hearings can be scheduled. Budget several weeks between filing and receiving your commission, and plan your Twala application for after that. Twala’s review has no fixed time either, and you are told in Twala and by email as soon as there is a decision.

How long is the commission valid?

Two years.

Is the training requirement a separate course?

The Court asks for proof that you trained on an accredited Electronic Notarization Facility (ENF). Twala Academy’s free course, “Primer on eSignatures and eNotarization in the Philippines + Twala ENF 101,” states that it meets the requirement for ENP applicants under A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC. Its certificate of completion goes into your Court application. Take it at academy.twala.ai.

MCLE and newly admitted lawyers

I was admitted recently and have no MCLE Certificate of Compliance. Can I still apply?

Yes. Lawyers admitted in February 2025 or at any time in 2026 may apply even without an MCLE Certificate of Compliance for the 8th and 9th compliance periods.

On the Supreme Court application, enter “N/A” in the fields that ask for MCLE compliance details in your BARISTA membership. In place of the certificate, submit one of these:

1. A signed letter addressed to the Interim Electronic Notary Services, acknowledging the MCLE compliance period that applies to you and undertaking to complete the requirement within the prescribed period, or
2. A certification from the MCLE Office confirming the same, if one was issued for your application for a traditional notarial commission.

What does Twala’s application ask of new lawyers?

If you were admitted in 2026, leave “Were you admitted to the Bar before 2026?” unticked and enter your date of admission instead. No MCLE certificate is asked of you. If you were admitted before 2026, the Documents step asks for your MCLE certificate. Admitted in February 2025 and applying under the Court’s allowance? Talk to Twala’s team before you submit, so your application isn’t held up over a document you don’t have yet.

ULAS

What if I don’t have my ULAS compliance details?

For the Supreme Court application, you may enter “N/A” in the membership compliance field. No supporting document needs to be uploaded for ULAS compliance.

On Twala, the Unified legal aid service step is optional. Leave it empty and no ULAS certificate is asked; fill it in and the certificate becomes a required upload.

Renewal

When do I renew?

The Rules have you apply “within 30 days prior to the expiration” of your commission (Rule VI, Sec. 11). Renewal is an electronic application to the Electronic Notary Administrator (ENA).

What does a renewal application need?

Generally:

• The ENF or ENFs you use to perform electronic notarial acts
• Your current contact details and address
• Proof of payment of the renewal fee and your current professional tax
• A written undertaking to comply with the Rules and with the Electronic Notarization Data Sharing requirements
• A copy of your current Electronic Notarial Commission
• Proof that you remain a member of the Bar in good standing, with current OBC and IBP clearances and MCLE and ULAS compliance

The first item is plural for a reason. An ENP may use as many accredited ENFs as desired, with one account on each and one Electronic Notarial Book and one seal per ENF (Rule VII, Sec. 3).

What happens if I miss the window?

You are removed from the Directory of ENPs automatically. That blocks your access to Twala and to every other accredited ENF, so calendar the renewal window the day your commission arrives.

Notarizing on Twala

Do I need a subscription?

No. You need notary credits and nothing else. Each act spends one credit when you request its payment, credits never expire, and denying an act costs nothing. Packages run from ₱500 for 5 credits to ₱5,000 for 76, plus VAT. A plan (Professional, Business, Business Plus, or Enterprise) is optional and adds the document management system, contract lifecycle management, AI tools, or seats for your team.

What does the Twala Notary Early Access Program include?

It is a one-time offer for ENPs at ₱5,600, VAT inclusive: 150 notary credits (worth ₱10,000), a year on the Business plan (valued at ₱43,000 a year) with an extra user seat, 12,000,000 AI tokens, unlimited envelope signing, and enrollment in the Twala Partners Network Program. When the year ends, the account returns to the free Personal plan unless you subscribe, and your remaining credits keep working.

For credits, payouts, and tools in more depth, see why Electronic Notaries Public choose Twala. Every step and link of the application is on our Apply as ENP page, and our complete guide to eNotarization in the Philippines covers the rest of the framework.

Twala is a Supreme Court-accredited Electronic Notarization Facility (ENF). Twala is a technology provider and does not give legal advice. Notarial acts are performed by commissioned Electronic Notaries Public.