Juridical Study of Arrangements for Authentic Deeds through Cyber Notary: Comparative Study with Japan

Abstract

This study aims to analyze cyber notary regulations in Indonesia and Japan, analyze the similarities and differences in cyber notary regulations in Indonesia and Japan and explore what benefits can be drawn from cyber notary regulations in Indonesia by using the theory of legal certainty, comparative law, legal system, and the idea of legal authority. The legal materials in this research are primary and secondary legal materials using normative research methods. According to the study, the concept of a cyber notary in Indonesia is still conceptual. At the same time, in Japan, the cyber notary is regulated in Law No 74 of 2011 concerning the Notary Act, which has differences related to Notary Organizations, procedures for carrying out cyber notary, Certification Authority / Certified Service Provider, and witnesses.