Legal Reconstruction of the Use of Digital Signatures in Deeds of Change of Capital of Limited Liability Companies

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the use of digital signatures in Limited Liability Company Capital Change Deeds and formulate ideal legal standards that can support the digitalization of notarial processes. The study uses an empirical juridical method with a statutory regulatory approach and a sociological approach. Data were obtained through literature studies and interviews with Notaries in Batam City, parties related to General Legal Administration services, and Limited Liability Company business actors. The results of the study indicate that the administration of legal entity changes has utilized an electronic system through the Legal Entity Administration System, but the process of reading and signing authentic deeds is still carried out conventionally because the provisions of the Notary Position require the presence of the appearers. This condition creates a gap between technological developments and notarial law. The ideal legal standard offered is reconstruction through the National Integrated Cyber Notary Platform that connects notaries, digital identity, biometric authentication, Digital Legal Room, certified electronic signatures, audit trails, and the Legal Entity Administration System. This reconstruction still places notaries as controllers of the legal process and is aimed at strengthening certainty, security, authenticity, and legal protection.