Same notarization. Less of your day.
Under the Supreme Court's Rules on Electronic Notarization, a notarial act done the right way through an accredited platform has the same validity, force, and effect as a traditional one. What changes is everything around it.
No office runs
Join from home, the office, the province or overseas. Only the Electronic Notary Public has to be in the Philippines.
Signers in different places
If two people need to sign, each joins the same session from their own device.
Proof that lasts
Your notarized document carries the notary's digital signature and Electronic Notarial Seal, and is recorded in the notary's Electronic Notarial Book. Anyone can check it on Twala's verify page.
Talk to your notary before the session
Each appointment has a private chat with your notary for questions, logistics and document fixes. It stays open for 7 days after your notarization.
How it works
Step 1
Set up your account
Create a free Twala account, verify your ID with a photo and a live selfie, and add your signature.
Step 2
Upload your document
Add it as a PDF or PDF/A. Make sure it's complete, with no blanks.
Step 3
Book a notary
Choose an Electronic Notary Public, pick a time that suits you, and add the document details. The notary reviews your request and either accepts it or suggests another time.
Step 4
Appear before the notary
Join by video or go to the notary's office at the scheduled time. The notary confirms who you are and where you're joining from, explains the document, and checks that you're signing of your own free will.
Step 5
Sign, pay and download
Sign electronically while the notary watches. The notary applies their Electronic Notarial Seal, records the act and sends you a payment link for the fees. Once you've paid, your notarized PDF is ready to download.
Need witnesses? Each witness needs their own Twala account with a verified ID, and joins the same session. Send them the witness guide.
Choose how you'll appear
Remote
Everyone joins by video from wherever they are. Only the notary has to be in the Philippines.
In person
You go to the notary's office, but the document stays digital from start to finish.
Abroad? You can still join remotely. Only the Electronic Notary Public has to be in the Philippines.
Before your session
- A valid government ID with your photo and signature. It must not be expired. Examples: PhilSys National ID, passport, driver's license, UMID, PRC ID, postal ID.
- Your document as a PDF or PDF/A, complete and final.
- Your signature saved to your Twala account, so you can sign during the session.
- A phone or computer with a camera and microphone, and an internet connection of at least 2 Mbps.
- A quiet, private space where you can stay on camera the whole time.
- Your location services on, and no VPN. The notary needs to confirm where you're joining from.
- Your witnesses, if your document needs them, each with their own Twala account and valid ID.
- Proof of authority if you're signing for a company or someone else, such as a board resolution, secretary's certificate, or SPA.
Can my document be e-notarized?
Usually yes (PDF or PDF/A)
- Affidavits and sworn statements
- Special powers of attorney and authorizations
- Contracts and agreements
- Corporate documents like board resolutions and secretary's certificates
- Scanned copies of paper documents, saved as PDF
Not covered by e-notarization
- Notarial wills
- Depositions
- Paper documents with wet signatures that must stay on paper
Even if a document can be e-notarized, the office receiving it decides whether it will accept it. If you're filing with a government agency, bank, or registry, ask them first. Twala is a technology platform. We can't give legal advice about your document, but your notary can tell you before the session whether it qualifies.
Your identity and your document, protected
Notarization only works if everyone can trust who signed and what was signed. Twala was built for both.
Identity checks
ID verification, a live selfie with liveness and anti-spoofing detection, and multi-factor authentication aligned with BSP e-KYC rules.
Location you can't fake
Geolocation is checked and VPNs are blocked during remote sessions, as the Rules require.
Tamper-evident documents
Every notarized PDF carries PKI digital signatures and is anchored with HashOrigin Technology. Any change after notarization shows up when the document is verified.
Encrypted end to end
TLS 1.3 in transit and AES-256 at rest.
Handled under the Data Privacy Act
Before your session you'll be told what's collected and that it's shared with the Supreme Court as the Rules require.
Frequently asked questions
Is an e-notarized document legally valid?
Yes. Under the Supreme Court's Rules on Electronic Notarization, an electronic notarial act carried out through an accredited facility has the same validity, force and effect as a traditional one.
Do I have to be in the Philippines?
No. Only the Electronic Notary Public does. You can join a remote session from anywhere.
What ID can I use?
A current government ID with your photo and signature, such as a PhilSys National ID, passport, driver's license, UMID, PRC ID or postal ID.
What if I don't have a valid ID?
Ask your notary whether a credible identifying witness is allowed for your document.
Can I use a scanned copy of a signed paper document?
Yes, as long as it's a complete PDF and your notary accepts it. You'll still confirm it in front of the notary during the session.
Will the session be recorded?
The notary may ask to record a remote session. Recording only starts after everyone in the session accepts the consent request.
Who keeps my records?
Your notary records every act in their Electronic Notarial Book. You can download your own notarized document from your Twala account whenever you need it.
Do my witnesses need accounts?
Yes. Each witness needs their own Twala account with a verified ID and a saved signature.
How much does it cost?
Your notary sets the professional fee for each type of notarial act. The Documentary Stamp Tax (eDST) and a payment processing fee are added on top. You'll see the total on the payment link your notary sends.
Can I sign before the session?
No. You sign during the session while the notary watches.
Can I sign for my company or someone else?
Yes, if you bring proof of authority, such as a board resolution, secretary's certificate or SPA.
Can I change my appointment time?
Your notary can suggest a different time. You can accept it or decline it, and if you decline, the request goes back to the notary.
How do I contact my notary?
Use the Chat tab on your appointment. Only you and your notary can see it.
Twala is a technology provider and does not give legal advice. Notarial acts are performed by commissioned Electronic Notaries Public.
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