The implementation of electronic notarization in the Philippines represents a major step toward modernizing legal processes. Through regulations issued by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, notarization is now permitted in a secure digital environment, provided that specific standards and roles are strictly followed. To fully understand how electronic notarization operates, it is essential to clarify three foundational components: the Electronic Notary Public (ENP), the Electronic Notary Facility (ENF), and the Electronic Notary Administrator (ENA).

Yes — electronic notarization is now officially legal in the Philippines, following the Supreme Court's approval of the Rules on Electronic Notarization (A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC). This reform, effective March 9, 2025, marks a major step in the country’s digital transformation, enabling secure and remote notarization of electronic documents.