How to do Notary registration?

The appointment of a person as a notary public is governed by the Notaries Act, 1952. So to answer your query: how to register as a notary? To become a notary, an eligible legal practitioner must apply to the Central Government (or a State Government for its jurisdiction) for appointment under the Act.

How to Register as a Notary Public?

• The process typically involves submitting an online application via the “Notary Cell” of the Department of Legal Affairs as detailed in the official instructions: the form must be filled online, and no longer requires forwarding of a physical form via the District Judge or getting multiple countersignatures of prominent persons.

• Once the application is submitted, the government examines the applicant’s qualifications for example: being enrolled as an advocate, having requisite years of legal practice, good reputation, etc.

If approved, the applicant is entered into the register of notaries maintained under section 4 of the Act, and is issued a certificate of practice permitting them to act as a notary public. The notary must then obtain and use an official seal as required under section 7 of the Act.

You must bring the document to the notary, pay the fees, and sign it in front of them to have it notarized. Alternatively, you can visit the notary on the National Government Services portal. Apurva has already shared the offline process, so I am not mentioning it again. However, here is how to register for notary online.

• Open

  notary.gov.in/provisionally-registraction .

• Register on the portal by mentioning the required details like your name, email address, mobile number, and so on.

• Log in with your credentials.

• Look for the relevant form and start filling it.

• You must upload the scanned document and if asked, your digital signature.

• Pay the fees, and finally submit your application for notary registration. 

The notary will seal the paper and sign it. A copy of the notarized document bearing the notary's seal will be sent to you.

How to Find Notary Registration Number?

On your official notary commission certificate, your registration number is usually printed. You can also find your notary registration number online by checking the lists on the

Department of Legal Affairs website .

One more point I would like to add here is for a will, you must follow the offline steps, as the notary must be present when the document is witnessed

In India, notary registration is the process of registering a document with a notary public. A notary public is a person authorized by the government to witness and certify documents.

To register a document with a notary public, you will need to follow these steps:

1. Prepare the document

   : The document must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the notary public.

2. Visit the notary public

   : You will need to visit the office of the notary public and present the document to them.

3. Pay the fee

   : You will need to pay a fee for the services of the notary public.

4. Sign the document

   : You will need to sign the document in the presence of the notary public.

5. Obtain the notarized document

   : Once the notary public has witnessed and certified the document, you will receive a notarized copy of the document.