The Online Notary Appointment Portal is a web application that allows users to book appointments with certified notaries for document verification, affidavits, power of attorney, property deals, or legal agreements. The platform simplifies the process of locating, scheduling, and managing notary services both online and offline.

This is an ideal final-year project for Computer Science students using PHP, Java, or Node.js for the backend and HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript for the frontend.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js (Express)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• APIs (Optional): Google Maps API (for location), Email/SMS API (for confirmations)

Project Objectives:

• Enable users to find and book appointments with notaries

• Provide scheduling and real-time availability

• Facilitate digital document uploads and verification workflows

• Support administrative oversight for notary operations

User Roles:

• User/Client: Books appointments

• Notary Officer: Manages availability, appointments

• Admin: Oversees platform and user validation

User Features:

 1. Find a Notary:

• Search by location, service type, or date

• View notary profiles: name, rating, license, working hours

• Check availability via calendar view

 2. Book Appointment:

• Choose preferred date and time

• Select service type (affidavit, property deed, etc.)

• Upload necessary documents (PDF, image)

• Receive email/SMS confirmation

 3. Appointment Dashboard:

• View upcoming and past appointments

• Reschedule or cancel bookings (with cut-off time)

• Track verification status of submitted documents

 4. Communication:

• In-platform chat or message to ask queries

• Notification reminders for upcoming appointments

Notary Panel:

• Manage availability and working hours

• Approve/decline appointments

• View uploaded documents

• Mark services as completed

• Generate and share digital acknowledgment receipt

Admin Panel:

• Add/verify notary profiles (license number validation)

• Monitor appointment data and site usage

• Moderate user accounts and reviews

• Handle escalations or complaints