eJustice

eJustice refers to the holistic digitalization of the judiciary in Germany, combining electronic judicial communication, online lawsuits, and digital file management into an efficient, secure workflow. Since 2007, the commercial registry has been fully electronic: registrations are submitted via EGVP (Electronic Court and Administration Mailbox) with a qualified electronic signature directly from the notary to the court, and information is available online at any time through the central register portal. This digital process saves time, reduces costs, and increases transparency for businesses, lawyers, and authorities. Core components of eJustice include the electronic file, automated deadline management, audit-proof archiving, and end-to-end encryption that meet the highest data protection and security standards. Consumers also benefit: online lawsuits and electronic legal remedies provide access to justice independent of location and time. For courts, digitalization means optimized resource use and faster processing times. Keywords such as digitalization of the judiciary, EGVP, register portal, electronic commercial registry, notaries, and courts are closely associated with eJustice. Overall, eJustice drives the modernization of the legal system, creates transparent processes, and strengthens trust in a future-proof, digital judiciary system.