Rules and Legislation

Northern Territory


Summary of Rules 2023

  • The Wills Act 2000 (NT) does not provide for electronic signatures to execute a will.
  • The Electronic Transaction Act 2000 (NT) excludes its application to wills under regulation 2 of the Electronic Transactions Regulations 2000 (NT).

Practical Summary

  • Wills cannot be electronically signed or executed in the NT.

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Legislation


Wills Act 2000 (NT)

Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (NT)

Electronic Transactions Regulations 2001 (NT)