Gorriceta, Quanby to Launch NotarioPH for AI and Blockchain-backed E-Notarization in PH

You’ll soon be able to legally notarize documents in the Philippines without leaving your desk

For anyone who has ever needed a legal document notarized in the Philippines, the process could be notoriously inconvenient depending on where you are. It usually means printing reams of paper, braving Metro Manila or provincial traffic, waiting in line at a local law office, and physically appearing before a notary public just to secure a seal and signature.

That long-standing friction is about to disappear.

Filipinos locally and abroad will soon be able to complete legally binding notarizations entirely online. Through a newly launched digital platform, individuals and businesses can verify their identity, meet with a notary public via live video, digitally sign documents, and receive tamper-proof electronic certificates without setting foot outside their homes.

How NotarioPH Works – The Tech Stack Behind

The technology driving this transition is NotarioPH by QLegal, an end-to-end electronic notarization platform built around the Supreme Court of the Philippines’ Rules on Electronic Notarization.

Rather than relying on physical paper trails, the platform digitizes every phase of the notarial process within a single web portal:

• 24/7 On-Demand ENP Network: Connects users directly with a nationwide network of qualified Electronic Notarial Practitioners (ENPs) for both urgent and scheduled online notarization requirements.
• Advanced eKYC & Biometric Verification: Uses facial recognition, liveness detection, and automated government ID validation aligned with financial-grade security standards to prevent identity fraud and impersonation.
• Blockchain-Backed Audit Trails: Leverages DOCONCHAIN and Hyperledger frameworks to store cryptographic document signatures, proof of actions, and chain-of-custody verification on an immutable ledger.
• Encrypted Video Recording & Evidence Capture: Encrypts and records live notarization sessions, capturing synchronized audio-video streams, timestamps, and identity verification events for audit and legal defensibility.
• DICT PKI & Digital Seals: Integrates with the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s National Public Key Infrastructure to generate authenticated electronic seals and verifiable digital signatures.
• Digital Notarial Register & Reporting: Replaces physical notary books with searchable electronic registers, complete with audit logs, real-time transaction monitoring, and automated record synchronization for Supreme Court regulatory reporting.
• BSP-Aligned Security & Enterprise Integrations: Implements cybersecurity controls aligned with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas expectations. The platform is API-ready for integration with enterprise systems, law firms, banks, and third-party tools like DocuSign and Adobe Acrobat Sign, while featuring an integrated AI ch

The Legal and Tech Infrastructure Behind the Platform

NotarioPH is built on a strategic partnership between top-tier technology law firm Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra (Gorriceta) and technology developer Quanby Solutions Inc:

• Quanby supplies the legal tech backbone as an accredited Electronic Notary Facility (ENF) Provider authorized by the Office of the Bar Confidant of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
• Gorriceta provides the legal framework, regulatory compliance, and sector advisory.

“Electronic notarization represents one of the most significant milestones in the modernization of legal services in the Philippines,” said Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gorriceta. He noted that the primary goal is building a secure digital infrastructure for legal transactions while maintaining the public trust long associated with physical notarization.

Maria Crisma Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer of Quanby Solutions, highlighted that Supreme Court accreditation ensures the technology meets strict regulatory mandates. “Through our partnership with Gorriceta, we are bringing together accredited digital infrastructure and one of the Philippines’ foremost technology-focused law firms to pioneer the future of electronic notarization,” Maxwell stated.

Eliminating the Analog Bottleneck

While online banking, digital signatures, and e-commerce have scaled rapidly across the country, notarization remained one of the final legal bottlenecks requiring physical presence.

By deploying blockchain-backed verification within a Supreme Court-approved framework, NotarioPH keeps the authority of human notaries intact while removing physical distance as a barrier. For overseas workers and cross-border businesses, the platform eliminates reliance on physical courier services, consulate visits, and lengthy mailing turnaround times.

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