Update to the Code of Practice: Two New Chapters Added

The Code of Practice has been updated to include two new chapters designed to support notarial practice in a digital and remote working environment.

The new chapters are:

  1. Electronic Documents and Electronic Notarial Acts
  2. Remote Appearance

Alongside these updates, notaries are also referred to the following guidance materials:

Please note that the Guidance does not form part of the Code of Practice. Notaries are not require to have regard to it. It does not constitute a definitive statement of law or practice. Instead, it is intended to provide information to notaries on matters relating to electronic documents, electronic signatures and remote appearance.