Public Notice – Issuance of the Notary Public Regulations, 2026
Date
2026-06-15
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Abstract
A public notice informing the general public, legal practitioners, government agencies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders that the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, issued the Notary Public Regulations, 2026 on 21 May 2026 under the Notaries Public Act 2023, establishing a framework for the administration, regulation, and modernization of notarial practice in Nigeria.
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An official public notice posted by the Supreme Court of Nigeria announcing the issuance of the Notary Public Regulations, 2026, by Chief Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on 21 May 2026, pursuant to powers under the Notaries Public Act 2023. The Regulations cover the Electronic Notary Register, digital and remote online notarisation, verification procedures, and record maintenance. Notaries, legal practitioners, and the public are advised to comply, and document recipients are encouraged to verify notarial authenticity via the official Electronic Notary Register. The notice provides a link to download the Regulations from the Supreme Court's official website (https://www.supremecourt.gov.ng/notary-public) and is signed by the Chief Registrar, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja. Engagement at time of capture: 6 replies, 73 reposts, 151 likes, 11K views.