In Estonia, a public notary acts as an official intermediary between private individuals or companies and the Commercial Register, helping to certify applications, transactions, and legal documents. Thanks to Estonia’s advanced digital infrastructure, many notarial services can now be completed remotely using the e-Notary system.

You can access the platform at: https://iseteenindus.notar.ee

What can you do through the e-Notary?

• Initiate and complete share transfers

• Certify documents, signatures, and copies

• Authenticate power of attorney documents

• Request apostilles

• Book notary appointments and review draft contracts

• Access invoices and your full notarial history

e-Notary is available throughout Estonia and in selected Estonian embassies abroad, including:

• Helsinki

• Stockholm

• Brussels

• London

• Riga

If you prefer, you can visit an Estonian embassy in one of these cities instead of travelling to Estonia for share transactions or other notarised acts. This is especially convenient for e-residents.

Choosing a notary

You can log in to notar.ee with your digital ID to choose a notary and schedule an appointment. Notary fees are state-regulated, and the quality of service is consistent. You may want to choose one who is able to conduct the procedure in English and supports the e-notary scheme.

Additional rights and services

Estonian law (§ 30 and § 33 of the Notaries Act) gives you the right to request that a notary submit documents to the Business Register on your behalf. If the notary certifies the content of the application, their fee also covers:

• Legal consultation

• Preparation of the draft application

• Guidance on applicable state fees

A notary can also help submit address changes to the Population Register and file certain activity licence applications, as listed in Annex 1 of the Notarial Regulations.