New ‘Notary on Demand’ Service Launched

Docusign was the company behind the innovative e-signature, which revolutionised how legal documents are signed. They are now launching a new Notary on Demand offering in the United States which could be a sign of things to come in the UK.

It is designed to cut the time needed to notarise documents, which can sometimes be lengthy, needing in-person attendance. Despite the excitement around the proposal, there will still need to be a notary at the end of the process. The proposal does not involve an AI notary, although some commentators are commenting on this.

E-Signatures in the UK

The Law Commission confirmed some years ago that individuals can use electronic signatures in documents where there is a statutory need for a signature.

Clearly signatures can be electronic, but notaries will still need to present, and no one imagines for the time being that governments or legal bodies could govern such a proposal.

Notaries in the UK

Notaries are lawyers and also the members of the legal profession’s oldest branch. They are appointed in a unique way by the Court of Faculties under the auspices of the current Archbishop of Canterbury. They are regulated by the Master of Faculties.

If you are looking for notary services London, then firms such as https://bridgelawsolicitors.co.uk/notary-services-for-individuals/london/ are able to provide a service.

Conclusion

There is little doubt that technology is having an impact on the legal profession, and there is no reason that notaries will be exempt from the process. However, given their history it is unlikely AI notaries will be seen soon.

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