The Supreme Court of Nigeria has announced the implementation of the Electronic Notary Register, a digital platform for the verification of notarised documents and access to certified Notaries Public in the country.
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The platform, accessible through www.notary.gov.ng, is now the official channel for banks, embassies, consulates, government agencies, private institutions and members of the public to verify notarised documents before accepting or processing them.
In a public notice addressed to all banks, embassies, consulates, government agencies, private institutions and the general public, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court said the platform was created to support verification of notarised documents and provide access to certified Notaries Public.
The notice advised all institutions and members of the public to verify notarised documents presented for official, regulatory, commercial or administrative purposes through the Electronic Notary Register before accepting or processing such documents.
According to the notice, the platform also provides access to duly certified Notaries Public for Remote Online Notarisation and other related notarial services in accordance with extant laws and regulations.
The Supreme Court further provided support@notary.gov.ng as the official contact for enquiries, verification support and further clarification.
In a separate notice, the Supreme Court also announced the issuance of the Notary Public Regulations, 2026.
The notice stated that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, issued the regulations on May 21, 2026, pursuant to powers vested in the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria under the Notaries Public Act, 2023.
The regulations provide a comprehensive framework for the administration, regulation and modernisation of notarial practice in Nigeria.
They cover the operation of the Electronic Notary Register, digital notarisation, remote online notarisation, verification procedures and the maintenance of notarial records.
The Supreme Court advised all Notaries Public, legal practitioners, institutions and members of the public to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the regulations and ensure full compliance.
It also encouraged institutions and persons receiving notarised documents to verify the authenticity of such documents and the status of Notaries Public through the official Electronic Notary Register established by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The court said a copy of the Notary Public Regulations, 2026 is available for public access and can be downloaded from the official website of the Supreme Court of Nigeria at www.supremecourt.gov.ng/notary-public.
The development marks a major step in the digitisation of notarial services in Nigeria, with the Supreme Court seeking to strengthen document verification, curb abuse of notarised documents and modernise the regulation of Notaries Public under the Notaries Public Act, 2023.
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