Online Notary Public in General Santos
South Cotabato, Soccsksargen · about 697,000 residents
General Santos runs on tuna. The port, canneries, and agribusiness firms of GenSan notarize supplier contracts, vessel documents, and worker affidavits at industrial volume, alongside the property paperwork of a fast-growing city.
Starting October 19, 2026, when the Supreme Court operationalizes its eNotarization service, OnlineNotaryo.ph will let anyone in General Santos 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 General Santos usually notarize, and why online is different
Walk-in notaries cluster near the Hall of Justice and City Hall, with fish port workers rarely free during their office hours. GenSan's fishing crews come ashore on irregular schedules. Online notarization lets them execute documents whenever the boat docks.
Areas we serve in General Santos
Because the session happens by video, coverage is complete: City proper and Pioneer Avenue, Lagao, Calumpang, Bula, Fatima, Labangal, and every other barangay in the city.
Most requested documents in General Santos
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 General Santos
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.
General Santos online notarization FAQ
Is online notarization valid in General Santos?
Yes. The Rules on Electronic Notarization apply nationwide, so a document notarized online is valid in General Santos 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 General Santos?
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 General Santos?
Not once the service opens. From October 19, 2026 you appear before a commissioned electronic notary public by live video from anywhere in General Santos, using a phone or computer with a camera. Until then, notarization in General Santos remains in person.
What documents do people in General Santos usually notarize?
Deed of Sale, Affidavit of Loss, Contract of Lease are the most common locally, along with general affidavits and contracts.