Online Notary Public in Manila
Metro Manila (NCR) · about 1.85 million residents
Manila handles more notarized paperwork than almost any city in the country. Between the courts along Taft Avenue, the universities of the University Belt, and the shipping and trading firms of Binondo and the Port Area, demand for affidavits, deeds, and powers of attorney never slows down.
Starting October 19, 2026, when the Supreme Court operationalizes its eNotarization service, OnlineNotaryo.ph will let anyone in Manila 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 Manila usually notarize, and why online is different
Walk-in notaries cluster around Manila City Hall and along Taft Avenue, where lines are long and fees are quoted on the spot. Students near UST, FEU, and PUP Sta. Mesa regularly search for a notary near campus for affidavits of loss and school requirements. You can now handle those documents from a dorm or boarding house.
Areas we serve in Manila
Because the session happens by video, coverage is complete: Manila City Hall, Taft Avenue, Binondo, Sampaloc and the University Belt, Ermita and Malate, Port Area and Intramuros, and every other barangay in the city.
Most requested documents in Manila
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 Manila
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.
Manila online notarization FAQ
Is online notarization valid in Manila?
Yes. The Rules on Electronic Notarization apply nationwide, so a document notarized online is valid in Manila 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 Manila?
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 Manila?
Not once the service opens. From October 19, 2026 you appear before a commissioned electronic notary public by live video from anywhere in Manila, using a phone or computer with a camera. Until then, notarization in Manila remains in person.
What documents do people in Manila usually notarize?
Affidavit of Loss, Special Power of Attorney (SPA), Deed of Sale are the most common locally, along with general affidavits and contracts.
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