Online Notary
Online Notary Appointment - Digital Notarisation and Consultation
With Online Notary Franke, you can attend your notary appointment digitally and handle notarial services conveniently via video conference. Whether it’s a commercial register filing, GmbH formation or powers of attorney – we ensure a legally sound and efficient process entirely online.
Support for companies in forming a UG or GmbH online.
Online formation of holding structures and operating companies.
Online commercial register filings, e.g. change of registered address.
What Is an Online Notary? Digital Certification and Notarial Authentication Explained
What exactly is a notary – or online notary? An online notary enables notarial procedures such as authentications and digital certifications to be carried out via video conference – quickly, flexibly, and legally recognised under § 16a BeurkG. You attend your notary appointment online without having to appear in person at the office.
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“Very friendly and above all very competent, both Franke junior and the staff.”
Notary Sebastian Grischa Franke specialises in digital procedures and regularly supports clients with online notarisations.
Did you know? You need a notary if you want to form a UG online or form a GmbH online. Notarial authentication is also required for online commercial register filings or the digital implementation of changes to corporate structure. As a notary for corporate law, he guides you through the entire process from Berlin.
This digital approach saves you time, eliminates travel, and gives you the benefit of highly efficient processing and administration.
How Do Online Notarial Procedures Work? Step-by-Step Guide to Video Conference Appointments
An online notary appointment follows a similar structure to an in-person appointment, but is handled entirely digitally. All you need is an internet-enabled device, your ID with eID function, and a few minutes of your time. The entire process is structured, straightforward, and in full compliance with the legal requirements for online notarial procedures.
- Appointment Request and Digital Preparation
You book your notary appointment online and submit the required information in advance. The notary then prepares the draft deed and clarifies any open questions. - Checking Technical Requirements
For online notarisation, you will need a stable internet connection, a camera, a microphone and your eID. You will receive the access details for the secure video conference in good time. - Identification and Video Conference
At the start of the session, the notary verifies your identity. The deed is then read out and explained in full – exactly as it would be at an in-person appointment. - Digital Signature and Completion
Once you give your consent, the electronic signature is applied. The notary then transmits all documents immediately – for example, for online filing with the commercial register.
This digital approach saves you time, eliminates travel, and gives you the benefit of highly efficient processing and administration.
Which Procedures Can a Notary Authenticate Online?
Online notaries can handle many procedures digitally – particularly in corporate law, but also in related areas of law. Businesses and private individuals benefit from fast turnaround times and location-independent processing.
Formation of a GmbH or UG
The formation of a GmbH or UG can be handled entirely online – from the draft deed through to digital notarisation and forwarding to the commercial register. Many founders use this process to establish a limited liability company quickly and without complication. Notary Franke guides you through every step, ensures clear procedures and makes sure your company is ready to act without delay.
Changes to Existing Companies
Changes to existing companies can also be made conveniently online. These include a change of managing director, an amendment to the company’s purpose, or structural changes within the company. Where required, the notary can also assist with further processes such as a potential liquidation.
Thanks to the digital approach, amendments are carried out particularly efficiently and without any additional travel.
Digital Commercial Register Filings and Further Online Notary Services
Commercial register filings such as changes of address, appointments of managing directors or capital measures can be submitted entirely digitally and are forwarded directly to the registry court. This ensures fast turnaround and efficient processing.
Further notarial services:
- Advice and notarial services relating to real estate and property law
- Drafting and support in family law and inheritance law
- Drawing up or amending a will
- Assistance with contractual and liability matters in civil law
- Collaboration with experienced lawyers for complex matters
- Support with legal matters in criminal law
This range of services ensures that, in addition to online commercial register filings, you receive reliable support in related areas of law – with everything handled from a single source.
Client References for the Online Notary
Helen
“Reputable, friendly and knowledgeable support.”
Sarah
“I had a really great experience here.”
Alexandra
“The atmosphere was pleasant throughout.”
Advantages of the Online Process – Efficiency in Processing and Administration
A digital notary appointment gives you greater flexibility and saves valuable time, as all steps are prepared online and carried out via video conference. This allows for more precise coordination and faster completion of processes.
Key advantages at a glance:
- Notarisation carried out via secure video conference
- Fast communication and digital transmission of all documents
- No travel required and no additional in-person appointments
- Ideal for founders, businesses and private individuals
- Efficient preparation and prompt processing by the notary
- Seamless integration with digital registry procedures such as online commercial register filing
These advantages make the online process a modern and convenient alternative to the traditional in-person appointment.
Why Clients Prefer the Online Notary
Digital notary appointments simplify many legal procedures and offer maximum flexibility.
Throughout the process, the notary guides you in a structured manner. Follow-on steps such as online commercial register filing can be initiated immediately afterwards, ensuring your matters are resolved without delay.
This gives you access to a modern and transparent process for your online notary appointment.
- You save time,
- avoid unnecessary travel,
- and can conveniently coordinate documents digitally in advance.
FAQ – Online Notary
Are online notaries legal in Germany?
Yes, online notarisations have been expressly permitted and fully recognised under German law since the introduction of § 16a BeurkG. Notaries use a secure identification and signature system that meets the same requirements as an in-person appointment. This means you can carry out many notarial procedures with full legal effect via video conference – regardless of your location – without any compromise on quality or reliability.
Which German notaries participate in the online process?
Notaries are required to offer the online process. Whether they participate depends on their technical setup for digital notarisation. Only notaries who meet all security and identification standards are authorised to carry out online notarisations. An increasing number of notaries offer this service to give clients access to flexible and modern procedures – which is particularly advantageous for company formations and commercial register filings.
What does a consultation with an online notary in Berlin cost?
The cost of a consultation with an online notary in Berlin is governed by the Court and Notary Fees Act (GNotKG) and is uniformly regulated across Germany. The fee depends on the relevant transaction value, regardless of whether the appointment takes place online or in person. Online procedures do, however, offer organisational advantages: coordination is faster and documents can be prepared digitally, which streamlines the overall process.
How quickly can you get an online notary appointment?
An online notary appointment can usually be arranged at short notice, as digital workflows require less preparation time and documents can be submitted electronically in advance. This efficiency enables a quick review and preparation of draft deeds. Many clients benefit from flexible appointment slots that are available considerably sooner than traditional in-person appointments.
How does an online notary appointment work?
An online notary appointment takes place via a secure video conference, during which you identify yourself digitally and discuss the deed with the notary. The online notarisation is then completed using an electronic signature, which is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature. This structured process allows procedures to be completed quickly and conveniently, with immediate follow-on processing.
Can documents be notarially certified online?
In many cases, documents can now be notarially certified online, provided digital identification is unambiguously possible. Certification takes place within a secure online procedure in which the notary verifies your declaration and confirms it electronically. The certified documents are then immediately available in digital form and can be forwarded to authorities, banks or other parties.
Can I form a UG or GmbH online?
The formation of a UG is possible entirely online and offers an efficient alternative to the traditional in-person appointment. The entire process – from the articles of association through to online notarisation and registration with the commercial register – can be carried out digitally. This saves time, reduces coordination effort and allows founders to get started quickly with clearly structured procedures.
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