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BharatNotary

Secure and seamless eNotarisation

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Why choose BharatNotary?

Fast and seamless

Get documents notarised from anywhere in the world in minutes
No cumbersome registration process. Just book an appointment and get started
Instantly receive the eNotarised copies
Seamless user interface backed by Leegality’s trusted Document Infrastructure Platform with 110 million+ eSigns till date

Secure and compliant

eNotarization process validated and accepted by the Delhi HC
Compliant with Notaries Act, 1952 and Notaries Rules, 1956
Our Notaries are registered under the Notaries Act, 1952
Receive a Secure Audit Trail to make your eNotarised documents bullet-proof
Eliminates possibility of fraud and repudiation
Secure process. No Aadhaar information is stored with Leegality
PROCESS

How does BharatNotary work?

STEP 1

Book appointment slot

STEP 2

Deponent joins Google Meet session with Notary

STEP 3

Deponent previews the document, performs Liveliness Check and eSigns the document using Aadhaar

STEP 4

Notary eSigns the document using Aadhaar

STEP 5

Deponent and Notary eSign the entry in the Digital Notarial Register

STEP 6

Receive eNotarised copies along with a Secure Audit Trail instantly

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As an introductory offer, you can get your documents eNotarised for FREE till March 15, 2025
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FAQs

What is BharatNotary?

BharatNotary is an eNotarisation service from Leegality. It allows anyone with a registered Aadhaar number to get the documents e-notarised in compliance with Indian notarisation laws. It is a fully digital process, allowing people from anywhere in the world to avail this service. Here is a sample notarised affidavit.

How can I get documents eNotarised through BharatNotary?

To get documents notarised through BharatNotary, all one needs to do is fill in the form, upload the documents and book an appointment. A member of our team will reach out to the deponent to coordinate the virtual meeting with the notary.

What are the timing slots for booking an appointment?

One can choose between four 30 minute slots between 5 to 7pm, every Monday to Saturday. However, we can also try to accommodate slots outside the provided timings on a case-to-case basis. Please write to bharatnotary@leegality.com if you need an appointment outside the provided times.

Is there anything I need to do before booking an appointment?

To use BharatNotary to notarise documents, (1) the deponent needs to have a registered Aadhar number, and (2) the documents need to be prepared according to the steps mentioned in our Document Preparation Guide. In some rare cases, UIDAI (which regulates the use of Aaadhar data in India) restrictions may prevent Aadhaar holders from generating Digital Signatures. Our team will assess such scenarios and suggest alternatives where possible.

What will happen during the appointment?

The deponent and the initiator/ lawyer (optional) will receive a Google Meet link on their email ID. Join the virtual meeting when the appointment begins. Here the deponent and the notary will be able to preview the document(s) to be notarised and the deponent may have to answer any queries that the notary might have regarding the document. After that the deponent will have to do a Liveliness Check and capture their photo, following which they will eSign the document using Aadhaar. Our team member and a notary will be present on call to assist them. The Notary will also perform a liveliness check and eSign the document using Aadhaar. The eNotarised documents will be instantly sent to their email ID.

Does the lawyer also need to eSign the document?

Unless specifically required under applicable High Court/ fora rules, only the deponent and notary need to eSign the document. Our notary will also affix her digital notarial seal.

How is Aadhaar based eSignature generated?

Aadhaar based eSign is generated as follows - In the BharatNotary process, when prompted by the system, the deponent must enter his/her Aadhaar number. If the deponent’s mobile number/email ID is linked to their Aadhaar, then they just need to enter the OTP they receive on their linked phone/ email (preferred). However, if their mobile number is not linked to their mobile number/email ID, then they can sign using Face authentication based  Aadhaar eSign. This needs an Android phone and two additional applications - Leegality Helper app and UIDAI RD Face app (available on Google Play Store). Detailed steps are available on this link. Our team will reach out to the deponent and help him/her with this process.

Do I need to submit any IDs?

No. Neither the Notary nor any member of our team will ask anyone to show or submit their IDs. The Notary will check if the deponent is completing the Aadhaar eSign process themselves and will check the name in the document against the name that appears in the deponent’s Aadhaar based electronic signature.

Can I combine all the documents I want to notarise into one document and sign it in one go?

We would not recommend this as splitting the combined PDF later into separate documents will invalidate the electronic signatures, and the PDF will no longer remain a ‘secure electronic record’ with evidentiary presumptions under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. We recommend that separate filings/applications/documents must have separate notarizations to remain legally compliant, and appropriately maintain the Notarial register entries. For the purposes of e-filing convenience, if you need to combine the signed PDF with another document, use the "Print PDF" function. This preserves the appearance and format of the digital signatures. Please note, however, that this will remove or invalidate the digital signatures and you must maintain the original digitally signed and notarised document separately.

When will I receive the eNotarised document?

The eNotarised copies of your document(s) will be sent to the deponent’s and the initiator/ lawyer’s registered email ID as soon as the deponent and notary eSign the document.

Are BharatNotary’s eNotarised documents legally valid?

BharatNotary’s process complies with all requirements under the Notaries Act, 1952 and the Notaries Rules, 1956. Documents notarised through BharatNotary platform of Leegality have been accepted and taken on record by the Delhi High Court. You can read more about BharatNotary’s process and how it complies with the various legal requirements in this article.

Does the deponent need to be in India to get documents eNotarised?

No. The deponent can be located anywhere in the world. They will be able to eNotarise their documents through BharatNotary as long as they have a registered Aadhaar number.

Where will the notary be based?

The notary will be licensed to practice in the area of Delhi. In the eNotarisation process, the deponent will consent to appear virtually before the Notary, who will be based physically in Delhi.

Are there any restrictions on eNotarising certain documents?

Yes, under the Information Technology Act, the provisions for electronic signatures and electronic records do not apply to documents listed in the First Schedule. Therefore, it is not recommended to electronically sign or notarise these documents. These include negotiable instruments (except those in favor of regulated entities), powers of attorney (except those in favor of regulated entities), trust deeds, wills, and other testamentary documents.

How much does BharatNotary cost?

Currently, as part of our introductory offer, BharatNotary’s services are available for free until March 15, 2025.

Who is allowed to book an appointment? Just the deponent? Or as their lawyer can I book it for them?

The deponent, or anyone on their behalf (including their lawyer) can book an appointment with BharatNotary.

Where will the electronic signatures and the notary seal be placed?
  • Wherever in the document a specific spot has been marked for signing by the deponent
  • On pages where there is no specified spot, the electronic signatures of both the notary and the deponent will be placed in the bottom left corner.
  • ‍The seal of the notary will appear on the last page of each document and any other specific spot already marked for seal and signature of the notary in the document.
If I submit the eNotarised document in court filing, do I need to move an application under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure?

BharatNotary’s process of eNotarisation complies with the provisions of the Notaries Act and the Rules therein, and should be accepted in court filings. In any case, an application under Section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure can always be filed if the court registry requires changes in the notarisation process. Please consult your legal counsel on the appropriateness of filing a Section 151 application, as this may vary on a case-to-case basis. You can access a sample 151 application on this link.

If there are any other mandatory legal requirements, such as some High courts mandate an apostille for affidavits executed outside of India, you should move an application under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure to seek permission to file eNotarised affidavit without apostile.