Becoming an electronic notary public (ENP)

Who is eligible (Rule VI, Section 1)

• A member of the Philippine Bar in good standing, with OBC and IBP clearances
• Compliant with MCLE and ULAS
• A Philippine resident for at least one year, with a regular place of work or business in the Philippines
• Not convicted by final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude

You do not need an existing commission under the 2004 Notarial Rules to apply.

What the application includes (Rule VI, Section 2)

• A statement of personal qualifications, including Roll, IBP, MCLE, and ULAS numbers
• Certifications of good moral character from the OBC and IBP
• A passport-size color photo taken within 30 days
• Proof of payment of the application fee
• Undertakings to follow the Rules and the Electronic Notarization Data Sharing Guidelines
• A certification from an ENF provider that you viewed its on-demand instructional video

The application is signed electronically and sent to the ENA's dedicated email address. The Supreme Court sets the fee. (Rule VI, Section 7) Check the Supreme Court eNotarization FAQ for the current amount and portal steps.

Hearing, commission, and renewal

• The ENA holds a virtual summary hearing after notice is posted. Anyone may file a verified opposition. (Rule VI, Sections 3–5)
• The commission runs for two years from January 1 of the year it is issued. (Rule VI, Section 10)
• Renewal may be filed within 30 days before expiry. Without renewal, your name is removed from the directory and facility access ends. (Rule VI, Section 11)
• An ENP may use only Supreme Court-accredited facilities, with one account per facility. (Rule VII, Sections 1 and 3)