The Council of Judges of the Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam has issued Resolution 01/2026/NQ-HĐTP guiding litigation and judicial administrative procedures in the digital environment, marking a major step forward in judicial digital transformation.

Effective from March 1, individuals and organizations may carry out a wide range of court-related procedures online. These include filing lawsuits, petitions, appeals, requests, complaints and denunciations; submitting documents and evidence; as well as receiving and being served court papers electronically.

The resolution affirms that litigation and judicial administrative procedures conducted in the digital environment have the same legal validity as those carried out by traditional methods, in accordance with the law. The move aims to ensure legality, transparency and efficiency while saving time and costs for citizens and institutions.

Electronic submission of evidence

Under Article 22, during legal proceedings, agencies, organizations and individuals may submit documents and evidence electronically to the court via their registered electronic transaction accounts.

However, courts may request the original or certified copies if there are grounds to believe that electronic materials have been altered, are incomplete, unclear or fail to meet required standards of integrity.

For documents that have already been digitized, stored and connected to the Court Service Portal or the National Public Service Portal, courts will not require resubmission.

Online payment and virtual hearings

Court fees, advances on court fees, litigation expenses and other financial obligations may also be paid online via the Court Service Portal, the National Public Service Portal or other lawful electronic payment methods.

A notable new provision allows courts to organize online hearings to resolve and adjudicate cases. Litigants must log into the designated online trial system as notified by the court, ensure confidentiality of login credentials and session information, and comply with technical requirements throughout the proceedings.

In addition, requests for extracts or copies of court judgments and decisions may be submitted through the digital platforms.

Resolution 01/2026 officially takes effect from March 1, reinforcing Vietnam’s efforts to modernize its judicial system and expand access to justice through digital means.

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