MEDIATION EFFECT OF NOTARY VERIFICATION DALAM PERJANJIAN WARISAN DIGITAL

Abstract

The advancement of digital technology has transformed various aspects of human life, including the 
management of digital inheritance comprising assets such as cryptocurrencies, online accounts, and 
digital intellectual property rights. However, the transfer of digital inheritance often encounters both 
legal and technical obstacles, particularly in relation to authentication, identity verification, and disputes 
among heirs. This study aims to explore how notarial verification functions as a mediator in digital 
inheritance agreements, examining whether such verification can bridge conflicts or enhance legal 
certainty. The research adopts a normative juridical approach combined with comparative perspectives 
from religious (Islamic and Christian) and customary law systems to analyze mediation principles and 
the validity of notarial verification across different legal traditions. The findings reveal that notarial 
verification plays a significant mediating role by reducing potential disputes over digital inheritance, 
facilitating consensus among heirs, and reinforcing the certainty of digital inheritance execution—
 provided that verification procedures and standards are properly regulated. The discussion links these 
findings to emerging practices of digital notarization and mediation mechanisms in religious and 
customary law. In conclusion, notarial verification as a mediating instrument holds strategic potential in 
digital inheritance agreements, particularly when supported by adaptive regulations that accommodate 
the unique characteristics of digital assets.