Electronic notarization launched in the Philippines on October 25, 2026, as legal technology company Twala announced the electronic signing and notarization of agreements with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines and the University of the Philippines College of Law.

Key Takeaways

  • Twala said the agreements were the first documents electronically notarized in the Philippines.
  • Eligible legal aid beneficiaries can receive free online consultations, subject to intake and scheduling.
  • An integration with the eGov app is planned, but no launch date was announced.

Electronic notarization rules and access

The launch follows the Supreme Court’s 2025 Rules on Electronic Notarization, which allow commissioned notaries public to notarize electronic documents through accredited facilities, either in person or remotely. Twala’s electronic notarization facility is accredited by the court.

The company said its facility uses artificial intelligence-powered identity verification to help confirm the identity of the person appearing before a notary. The agreements signed at the launch support legal aid and legal technology initiatives.

Legal aid and eGov plans

Under the agreement with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, participating lawyers will offer free online consultations to eligible beneficiaries through Twala’s platform. Access is subject to program intake and scheduling. Twala will also provide free electronic notarization credits for eligible indigent clients.

The agreement with the UP College of Law covers legal technology collaboration, including capacity building, artificial intelligence policies and legal research.

Twala co-founder and chief executive Jeffrey Reyes said the company plans to integrate with the eGov app, but did not give a date. The integration is a future plan, not part of the announced launch.

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