Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Launches Digital Notary Portal

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Union Minister for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, launched the new Notary Portal in New Delhi.

An Overview of the News

• The portal is a significant step towards creating a paperless, faceless, and efficient system, aligning with the goals of Digital India.

• It is designed to be user-friendly and aims to assist both Notaries and the public in streamlining processes.

Key Features of the Notary Portal:

• The portal offers an online interface between notaries and the government for various services.

• Services include the submission of applications for appointment as notaries, issuance and renewal of Certificates of Practice, change of practice area, and submission of annual returns.

• Central Notaries can submit applications online, track their progress, and download digitally signed Certificates of Practice through Digilocker.

Benefits and Impact:

• The portal eliminates the need for physical submission of applications and requests, enhancing convenience.

• It promotes transparency and efficiency in the notary services process.

• The launch is seen as a significant advancement towards the digitalization of legal services in India.