You can notarise almost all common legal documents online in India, including Affidavits, Rent Agreements, Power of Attorney, Indemnity Bonds, and Declarations. Under the IT Act 2000, documents notarised digitally via secure platforms like EZNotary using Aadhaar eSign and live video verification are fully legally valid.
The shift to digital document execution has made it incredibly easy to handle legal paperwork. You no longer need to print documents, hunt for a notary, and wait in line. But many people are still unsure exactly which documents can be processed this way. Here is a definitive list of the top 10 documents you can easily notarise online in India today.
1. Affidavits
An affidavit is a sworn statement of facts. Whether it is an affidavit for a name change, a gap year certificate for students, an income declaration, or a passport application, these can all be processed online. Because the online notary conducts a live video verification and Aadhaar KYC, the sworn nature of the affidavit is perfectly preserved in the digital format.
2. Rent and Lease Agreements
Executing a rent agreement is one of the most frequent administrative tasks in India. Online notarisation allows landlords and tenants—even if they are in different cities—to sign and notarise the rental agreement simultaneously online.
3. Power of Attorney (POA)
Both General Power of Attorney (GPA) and Special Power of Attorney (SPA) can be notarised digitally. This is especially useful for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who need to authorize a relative in India to handle property or financial matters, as it saves them a trip to the Indian consulate.
4. Indemnity Bonds
An indemnity bond protects one party from financial loss caused by the actions of the other. These are often required by banks, employers, or government departments. You can easily upload your drafted bond to EZNotary, sign it via Aadhaar eSign, and have it notarised digitally.
5. Declarations and Undertakings
Similar to affidavits, undertakings are formal pledges. Employers often require undertakings from new hires, and banks require them for loans. These documents are perfectly suited for fast, low-cost online notarisation.
6. Consent Letters (NOC)
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a formal consent letter—such as one required for a minor traveling abroad, or a landlord allowing a commercial license on their premises—can be legally executed and stamped digitally.
7. Employment Contracts & HR Documents
While many employment contracts only require an eSign (which EZNotary provides for just ₹15), some sensitive HR documents or non-compete agreements may require full notarisation to ensure non-repudiation. Both options are available online.
8. Loan Agreements and Promissory Notes
Financial agreements between private parties or through NBFCs carry significant risk. Notarising a loan agreement or a promissory note online adds a robust layer of legal security, backed by UIDAI-verified Aadhaar data and video recordings.
9. Authorization Letters
If you need to authorize someone to collect a document, attend a meeting, or act on your behalf for a specific minor task (where a full POA isn't required), an online notarised authorization letter is quick to generate and highly secure.
10. Business Contracts and Vendor Agreements
B2B agreements often involve multiple signatories spread across the country. Online platforms like EZNotary allow multiple parties to eSign the same document sequentially or in parallel, followed by a final digital notary seal, streamlining corporate legal operations.
What Documents CANNOT be Notarised Online?
While the vast majority of documents can be executed digitally, the IT Act 2000 currently excludes certain documents from electronic signatures. You generally cannot digitally notarise:
- Wills and testamentary dispositions
- Negotiable instruments (other than cheques)
- Trust deeds
- Documents requiring registration under the Registration Act, 1908 (though some states are digitizing this)
Conclusion
For nearly all everyday personal and business needs, online notarisation is the fastest and most secure route. If you have any of the 10 documents listed above ready in PDF format, you can head over to EZNotary right now and have it legally notarised in the next 15 minutes.
Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The applicability of electronic signing, eStamping or online notarisation depends on the nature of the document, transaction and applicable laws and requirements.