Online Notary Public in Dumaguete
Negros Oriental, Central Visayas · about 134,000 residents
Dumaguete is a university city and retirement haven whose notarial work reflects both: student affidavits and school documents on one side, property purchases by retirees and expats on the other.
Starting October 19, 2026, when the Supreme Court operationalizes its eNotarization service, OnlineNotaryo.ph will let anyone in Dumaguete notarize documents by live video with a commissioned electronic notary public. Upload a PDF, show a valid ID on camera, sign, and receive your electronically notarized document, with same-day sessions planned from launch. Join the waitlist now to book an opening-week slot.
Where people in Dumaguete usually notarize, and why online is different
Notaries near the Hall of Justice and Silliman area serve walk-ins, with foreign residents often needing extra guidance on Philippine document formats. Expats and balikbayans buying property around Dumaguete and Valencia can review and sign documents by video with a commissioned Philippine e-notary.
Areas we serve in Dumaguete
Because the session happens by video, coverage is complete: Rizal Boulevard area, Silliman University area, Daro, Bantayan, Calindagan, and every other barangay in the city.
Most requested documents in Dumaguete
How it works
- Upload your document. Send us your document as a PDF. No PDF yet? We will help you convert or find the right template.
- Verify your identity. Present one valid government ID during a secure video session, as required by the Rules on Electronic Notarization.
- Appear and sign on video. A commissioned electronic notary public confirms you understand the document and witnesses your electronic signature.
- Receive your notarized document. You get the electronically notarized PDF, recorded in the notary's electronic notarial register.
Fees for Dumaguete
Rates are flat nationwide. No premium for any city, no travel cost, no queue.
| Document | Indicative fee | Typical session |
|---|---|---|
| Affidavit of loss and simple affidavits | PHP 500 | 15 minutes |
| Special Power of Attorney | PHP 800 | 20 minutes |
| Contract of lease | PHP 900 | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Deed of sale (motor vehicle, personal property) | PHP 1,000 | 30 minutes |
| Secretary's certificate and corporate documents | PHP 1,200 | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Additional signatory in the same session | PHP 200 | included |
Fees are indicative and confirmed before you book. Walk-in notarial fees in city centers commonly range from PHP 200 to PHP 1,000 for the same documents, before you count travel time and queueing.
Dumaguete online notarization FAQ
Is online notarization valid in Dumaguete?
Yes. The Rules on Electronic Notarization apply nationwide, so a document notarized online is valid in Dumaguete the same way it is anywhere in the Philippines. Remote sessions begin when the Supreme Court's eNotarization service goes live on October 19, 2026; no provider can legally offer them before that date.
How much does online notarization cost in Dumaguete?
The same flat rates apply nationwide: from PHP 500 for a simple affidavit, PHP 800 for an SPA, and PHP 1,000 for a deed of sale. No travel or extra local charges.
Do I still need to go to a notarial office in Dumaguete?
Not once the service opens. From October 19, 2026 you appear before a commissioned electronic notary public by live video from anywhere in Dumaguete, using a phone or computer with a camera. Until then, notarization in Dumaguete remains in person.
What documents do people in Dumaguete usually notarize?
Deed of Sale, Special Power of Attorney (SPA), Affidavit of Loss are the most common locally, along with general affidavits and contracts.