Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Soon, about 400 advocates of the city will don the mantle of notaries, as the ministry of law and justice’s department of law issued a notification on Wednesday for the selected candidates to complete the documentation online. To note, 2,177 advocates have been selected to become notaries statewide, of which about 400 are from Indore.
Former president of Indore Bar Association, advocate Gopal Kacholiya said that the Notary Cell of India’s law department had sent provisional appointment emails to advocates selected as notaries for 2024. The email, dispatched on January 13, 2025, instructed the selected candidates to log in to the official Notary Cell portal and complete the registration process by uploading the required documents.
The selection process included rigorous online interviews conducted in 2024. Out of 3,575 eligible candidates, the Notary Cell released a list of 2,177 selected advocates on May 14, 2024. “Out of 2,177, around 400 advocates are from Indore. These advocates have been waiting for months to begin their notary work. They will soon get an online certificate,” said Kacholiya. As per the guidelines, candidates must submit essential documents, including verified certificates, affidavits and the requisite NOC from the Madhya Pradesh Bar Council.
Additionally, a fee of Rs 2,000 must be paid via the Bharatkosh portal. Once verified, successful applicants will receive an online “Certificate of Practice,” allowing them to commence work as notaries. “This marks the first time that over 2,000 advocates in Madhya Pradesh are simultaneously being appointed as notaries by the Indian government, paving the way for enhanced legal services across the state,” Kacholiya added.
