Legislative Update: Amendments to the Notary Public Law and Electronic Transactions Law in Jordan 2025

Introduction 

The Jordanian Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, approved the Amendment to the Notary Public Law (2025) and the Amendment to the Electronic Transactions Law (2025). These reforms form part of Jordan’s digital transformation strategy and aim to modernize public services, reduce costs, and expand the use of electronic transactions in both government and judicial processes. 

Key Features of the Notary Public Law Amendment (2025) 

1. Electronic Services for Non-Residents: Notaries will be able to process requests submitted from outside Jordan electronically, granting full legal effect to such transactions. 
2. Legal Recognition of E-Transactions: Electronic notarial services will now carry the same legal weight as paper-based transactions. 
3. Expanded Jurisdiction: The territorial jurisdiction of notaries will extend across all governorates, eliminating the need to adhere to the geographical limits of the courts to which they are attached. 
4. Public Service Efficiency: These changes will reduce time, effort, and cost for citizens and service recipients, while enabling access to electronic notarial services or the nearest available offices.  

Key Features of the Electronic Transactions Law Amendment (2025) 

1. Legal Equivalence: Electronic records and information will now have the same legal validity as written documents. 
2. E-Litigation: Court proceedings and notarial services may now be processed electronically, improving efficiency in case management and dispute resolution. 
3. Recognition of Foreign E-Certificates: Electronic authentication certificates issued abroad will be recognized in Jordan once validated by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, subject to regulations and international best practices. 
4. Removal of Barriers: Provisions that previously restricted the use of e-services will be repealed, facilitating the government’s e-service strategy. 

Strategic Significance 

1. Digital Transformation: These laws align with Jordan’s vision for a modern e-government framework, integrating ICT into judicial and public services. 
2. Legal Certainty: Individuals and companies can rely on electronic documents with the same confidence as written documents, facilitating business and cross-border transactions. 
3. Investment Environment: By reducing bureaucracy and adopting global standards, Jordan strengthens its attractiveness to foreign investors and international law firms. 
4. Public Access: Citizens and residents abroad will benefit from streamlined, remote access to legal and judicial services. 

Jaradat Lawyers’ Role 

As a leading law firm in Jordan, Jaradat Lawyers assists clients in: 

1. Advising on the use of electronic notarial and court services. 
2. Ensuring contracts and corporate documents are validly executed under the amended Electronic Transactions Law. 
3. Recognizing and validating foreign electronic certificates for use in Jordan. 
4. Guiding international businesses and individuals on compliance with Jordan’s e-services regulations. 

Conclusion 

The 2025 amendments to the Notary Public Law and the Electronic Transactions Law represent a significant step toward Jordan’s e-government vision. By granting electronic transactions the same legal effect as paper documents and extending notarial jurisdiction nationwide, the reforms reduce bureaucracy, improve access to justice, and create a more business-friendly environment. 

For investors, businesses, and individuals — both in Jordan and abroad — these changes signal greater efficiency, transparency, and legal certainty in conducting transactions and resolving disputes.