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Guillermo Longhi, president of the College of Notaries of the Province: “Digital procedures have the same validity and security” - La Nacion Propiedades
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Guillermo Longhi, presidente del Colegio de Escribanos de la Provincia: “Los trámites digitales tienen la misma validez y seguridad”
Cada vez está más desarrollada la creación de plataformas notariales digitales que permiten un acceso remoto con la misma validez y seguridad que si lo hace de forma presencial
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April 28, 2026
The creation of digital notarial platforms that allow remote access with the same validity and security as in-person access is becoming increasingly developed.
By Guillermo Longhi
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Today, with technology having completely changed the way we connect , work, and even make decisions, notaries could not fail to provide concrete answers to the new needs of society.
The notarial function, historically associated with in-person presence, retains its essential value : providing legal certainty, guaranteeing the authenticity of acts, and safeguarding the will of the parties. However, technological advances have opened the possibility of expanding its scope , incorporating tools that allow for greater efficiency and the elimination of distances, without sacrificing certainty.
Today we can affirm that digital notary services are a reality . The development of digital notary platforms allows citizens to access these services remotely, with the same validity and security as if they were done in person.
The notarial function retains its essential value; however, technological advances have opened the possibility of expanding that scope.Freepick
Through these tools, it is possible in just a few minutes, and without the need for physical presence, to sign contracts, accept reservations, grant sales authorizations, sign leases or loan agreements , and even something as important as managing travel authorizations for minors . One or more grantors can participate from different locations, with the direct intervention of the notary, who is present at all times and validates the identity, capacity, and intent of the parties.
Likewise, certified documentation—such as titles, statutes, birth certificates or plans—can be generated and circulated in digital format , facilitating the dynamics of multiple operations and significantly reducing times.
This transformation process does not imply a replacement of the notarial role, but quite the opposite : it strengthens it. The incorporation of technology is combined with the highest standards of cybersecurity and with the essential element that distinguishes the function: the notary's intervention as guarantor of legality and legal certainty.
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In this way, a necessary balance between innovation and trust is achieved . Processes are optimized, costs associated with time and travel are reduced, and the operation of key sectors, such as real estate, is streamlined, without compromising the protection of people's rights. Because while the way in which legal acts are carried out may evolve, one principle remains unchanged: legal certainty is non-negotiable . And it is precisely at this point that the notary, even in digital environments, continues to play a central role.
The challenge ahead is to continue deepening this path, bringing tools that simplify the lives of citizens , without losing sight of the fact that behind every legal act there are relevant decisions that require support, clarity and trust.
In short, the notary's office may be in the palm of every citizen's hand today, but its essence remains the same: to accompany, advise and guarantee that each act has the necessary solidity to project itself securely into time.
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