DIGITALIZATION OF NOTARY SERVICES TOWARDS LEGAL CERTAINTY FOR THE PARTIES IN MAKING DEEDS
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n6.3573Keywords:
Authentic Deed, Cyber Notary, Digital Notary, Law Reform, Legal CertaintyAbstract
This study analyzes the extent to which Indonesia’s positive law accommodates the digitalization of notarial services in the making of authentic deeds and evaluates the legal certainty of digitally created notarial acts. Using a normative juridical approach, the research examines relevant legislation, including Law No. 2 of 2014 on the Position of Notary Public (UUJN), Law No. 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions (UU ITE) as amended by Law No. 1 of 2024, and Ministerial Regulation No. 21 of 2021. The findings show that Indonesia’s legal framework still maintains a formalistic concept of notarial procedure that requires the physical presence of parties before the notary, without explicit recognition of digital mechanisms such as electronic signatures, video conferencing, or online identity verification. Consequently, deeds created through digital means cannot yet be classified as authentic and only possess the evidentiary value of private deeds. This legal vacuum weakens legal certainty and creates potential disputes for both notaries and clients. The study concludes that regulatory reform is urgently needed to legitimize cyber notary practices by establishing clear standards for virtual appearances, certified digital signatures, and secure electronic document systems to ensure justice and legal certainty in Indonesia’s digital legal environment.
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