Key Definitions in Electronic Notarization in the Philippines

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).