Cairo:Egypt has launched a new service that allows citizens to issue a general power of attorney for legal cases remotely through the Digital Egypt Platform. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Justice, enables Egyptians to obtain the necessary document electronically and have it delivered by the Egyptian Post, eliminating the need to visit notarization offices or service outlets.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the service is accessible via the Digital Identity application. This advancement is part of the country's broader efforts to enhance digital transformation and diversify the delivery of government services.

The new service marks a significant improvement in notarization processes, utilizing the Digital Identity application to verify citizens' identities, legal capacity, and consent. It also employs certified electronic signatures to finalize transactions. Additionally, the system is designed to safeguard citizens' personal data and adhere to high cybersecurity standards, streamlining procedures and fostering trust in digital government interactions.

This initiative is particularly crucial due to the increasing demand for notarization services, including general powers of attorney for legal matters. Currently, an average of 18,000 such transactions are processed daily at notarization offices and service outlets. To use the service, citizens must log in to the Digital Egypt platform, select the option to issue a general power of attorney for legal cases remotely, input the transaction details, and complete the payment through one of the available methods.