The Philippines’ Supreme Court has reportedly named three providers for electronic notarization, but the service’s launch date remains unclear. The reported date, October 19, 2026, is after the stated publication date of November 6, 2025. Until that contradiction is resolved, there’s no way to confirm that the service is live.
- Named providers: NotarizeIT by Unawa, Twala by Ohelio, and QLegal by Quanby Solutions.
- Planned access: Through the Supreme Court’s online portal and a list of commissioned Electronic Notaries Public.
- Status: The reported operational date conflicts with the publication timeline.
- Still unclear: Eligible documents, fees, identity checks, and privacy and security safeguards.
What the eNotarization system is meant to do
The Supreme Court approved electronic notarization in March 2025, following a recommendation from Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, who chaired the subcommittee revising the rules for notaries public.
The three providers named as initially accredited are NotarizeIT by Unawa, Twala by Ohelio, and QLegal by Quanby Solutions. Under the planned process, users would register through the Supreme Court’s online portal, then choose an Electronic Notary Public (ENP) from the court’s published list of commissioned notaries.
The official list helps users distinguish an authorized notary from any online service offering document notarization. But the available details don’t say which documents qualify or whether the entire process can be completed remotely. Check the rules for your specific document rather than assume electronic notarization applies to everything.
The launch date does not add up
The report says the service became operational on October 19, 2026, and that the first transaction took place in Taguig City. It names Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, Information and Communications Secretary Robert Joseph de Claro, and Anti-Red Tape Authority official Ernesto Perez as witnesses.
October 19, 2026 is in the future relative to November 6, 2025, the stated publication date associated with the announcement. Both dates can’t describe a launch that has already taken place. Until the correct year is confirmed, the transaction and witness details shouldn’t be treated as proof that the service is operating.
The Supreme Court’s initial approval in March 2025 was separate from an operational launch. Until the date is clarified through official guidance, don’t assume you can register or notarize documents through the system.
What users still need to know
The provider names and proposed portal process leave several practical questions unanswered. The available details don’t specify service fees, accepted document types, identity-verification procedures, or how personal information and notarized records will be protected.
Those details matter as much as convenience. Before using a provider, consult the Supreme Court’s official guidance to confirm that the service is operational, the notary is commissioned, and your document is eligible. The information available so far does not establish a role for blockchain in the system.
Key questions and answers
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Is Philippine eNotarization live?
That can’t be confirmed from the conflicting dates. The reported operational date is October 19, 2026, after the stated publication date of November 6, 2025.
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Which providers are named?
NotarizeIT by Unawa, Twala by Ohelio, and QLegal by Quanby Solutions are identified as the initial accredited providers.
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How is the service expected to work?
Users are expected to register through the Supreme Court portal and select a commissioned Electronic Notary Public from the court’s list. Given the date conflict, don’t assume registration is currently available.
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What should users verify first?
Check official Supreme Court guidance for the service’s current status, the notary’s commission, and whether your document is eligible. Fees and detailed privacy and security procedures have not been specified.
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Is blockchain part of the service?
The available details do not establish any role for blockchain.
