De-containment: electronic signature of notarial acts is still allowed?

The confinement and closure of the notarial offices made it impossible for the notary to physically be present for the performance of a notarial act. It is now possible to derogate from this requirement. Thus, notarial activity can continue fully.

To draw up a document, obtain consent or the declaration of each party, the information can be exchanged by means of a remote communication and transmission system (approved by the Higher Council of the notary). This system ensures the identification of the parties and the integrity and confidentiality of the contents. In these circumstances, the authenticity of the act and legal certainty are guaranteed.

This measure shall be valid until one month after the date of cessation of the health emergency, i.e. until 10 August 2020.