Overview

• The Department of Legal Affairs notified the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025 on October 17, revising state-specific appointment ceilings.
• Under the new limit, Gujarat can appoint up to 6,000 notaries, up from 2,900.
• Tamil Nadu’s cap rises from 2,500 to 3,500, Rajasthan’s from 2,000 to 3,000, and Nagaland’s from 200 to 400.
• The ministry cited requests from the four state governments driven by population increases, expanded administrative units, and higher demand for services.
• The operational Notary Portal has issued 34,900 digitally signed Certificates of Practice to newly appointed notaries by July 31, supporting streamlined appointments under the updated rules.