Usage scenarios for blockchain technologies in the domain of civil law notaries

Abstract

Blockchain technologies have recently been discussed also in regard to their application in the legal domain. In this paper we take the perspective of civil law notaries as an established and trustful institution and derive two potential usage scenarios for using public permissioned blockchains in this area. Thereby, the specificities of civil law notaries as state-appointed officials who provide independent, impartial and objective advice for important legal transactions need to be considered. The usage scenarios intend to show possible directions for future blockchain applications.