Getting Started (Notary)

Requirements

Before registering, ensure you have:

• A valid commission as a Notary Public issued by the Nigerian Supreme Court
• Your Supreme Court Number (SCN) — format: SCN followed by 6 or more digits (e.g. SCN000001)
• Your commission number, commission state, and commission expiry date
• A device with a working camera and microphone for video sessions

1. Create your account

1. Go to www.notariseit.com and click Sign Up.
2. Select I am a Notary Public when prompted for your account type.
3. Enter your name, email, and a secure password.
4. Verify your email via the 6-digit code sent to your inbox.

2. Complete your registration

After verifying your email, you will be prompted to complete the Notary Registration Wizard. This collects your credentials and submits them for NPN registry verification.

See Registration & Approval for the full step-by-step process.

3. Set up your digital seal

Once approved, set up your digital seal before accepting bookings:

See Digital Seal Setup.

4. Configure your profile

1. Upload a professional profile photo.
2. Write a short bio describing your specialisations.
3. Set your practice name (displayed to clients).

Keep your profile accurate and current

Your practice name, Supreme Court Number (SCN), and commission details are embedded in every notarial certificate you issue. Notarial certificates are legal instruments — they may be presented in court proceedings, land registry transactions, regulatory inquiries, and international document verification. Any discrepancy between your profile and your NPN registry record may affect the legal standing of certificates you issue. Review your profile details regularly and update them promptly if anything changes, particularly your commission expiry date and contact information.

5. Share your public profile link

Once approved, your profile is accessible via a short public URL:

https://www.notariseit.com/n/your-name-scn

This link goes directly to your public profile page where clients can view your credentials, specialisations, availability, and fees, and book a session with you directly.

To find and copy your link:

1. Go to Dashboard → Profile.
2. Your short URL is displayed near the top of the page with a Copy button.

The link is permanent — it will not change unless your name changes.

Where to use it:

• Email signature — clients who email you can book without searching for you on the platform.
• Business cards — print your profile link (or a QR code of it) on your card so prospective clients can go straight to your booking page.
• Professional documents & letterheads — include it on engagement letters or fee notes so recipients can verify your credentials and re-engage you easily.
• LinkedIn and social media — add it to your bio or professional summary.
• Website — link to it from your firm or chambers page as your direct booking entry point.

Your short link is essentially your professional landing page on Notarise It©. Treat it the way you would your SCN — something to put wherever clients or counterparties might need to find or verify you.

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6. Set up your authenticator app (mandatory)

2FA is mandatory for all notaries — you cannot access the dashboard without it

Unlike client accounts where 2FA is optional, notary accounts are required to use two-factor authentication. On your very first login after email verification, you will be redirected to a mandatory TOTP enrollment screen before you can reach any part of the dashboard. You cannot skip or defer this step.

Why it is required: Your notary account controls access to client identity documents, signed legal instruments, and your payout bank details. The Notary Public Act 2023 imposes strict security obligations on digital notarisation platforms — mandatory 2FA is part of that compliance requirement.

How to complete enrollment on first login:

1. After verifying your email and logging in for the first time, you will land on the Authenticator Setup screen automatically.
2. Download an authenticator app if you do not have one — Google Authenticator, Authy, or Microsoft Authenticator all work.
3. In the app, tap Add account and scan the QR code shown on screen.
4. Enter the 6-digit code your app shows to confirm the pairing.
5. Save your backup codes — the screen will show 8 one-time backup codes. Store these in a password manager or print them. Each code can be used once if you lose your phone.
6. Click Activate — you are taken to your dashboard.

From this point forward, every login will require your password plus the current code from your authenticator app.

Set up on a second device

Register your authenticator on a second device (a tablet or backup phone) at the same time by scanning the same QR code. If your primary phone is lost, you can still log in from the second device without going through the account recovery process.

If you lose access to your authenticator: See Account Recovery for the backup code and identity-verification recovery options.

7. Set your availability and fees

Use the Availability settings to define your working hours and session duration. Set your fee per document type — the platform enforces the statutory ₦5,000 minimum.

See Availability & Fees and Document Types.

8. You are live

Once your profile is published, clients can find and book you through the notary search. You will receive email and in-app notifications for new booking requests.