Digital legal posting: definition and regulatory framework
What is digital legal posting?
Digital legal posting means publishing your municipality's official acts on a digital medium accessible to citizens. Council resolutions, ordinances and administrative acts reach public life on screen. This digital device replaces the paper notice board in the lobby. Citizens can freely view and download mandatory legal documents.
Decree no. 2021-1311: mandatory since 1 July 2022
French decree no. 2021-1311 of 7 October 2021 simplified the publicity rules for administrative acts. Since 1 July 2022, electronic publication is the default formality for every municipality with more than 3,500 inhabitants. This legal obligation covers around 5,500 French towns. Smaller municipalities are not required but may opt in voluntarily.
Which documents are concerned at town hall?
Your local authority must publish in digital format:
- Resolutions of the town council and minutes
- Municipal orders and urban planning acts (local plan, permits)
- Administrative acts and public consultation notices
- Local regulatory decisions and civil records
This content is accessible in PDF format, downloadable via QR code.
Did you know?
Publishing a legal act in digital format takes less than 2 minutes versus more than 30 minutes for a traditional paper notice - printing, travel, posting on the board. Source: digital signage industry client feedback.
Which solution should you pick for your digital legal posting?
French decree 2021-1311 authorizes three options. Each solution has advantages depending on the size and use cases of your municipality. The comparison below helps you choose.
PRM accessibility and 24/7 availability: the decisive criteria
Two criteria set a physical touch kiosk apart from a simple website for legal posting at the town hall: availability outside opening hours and accessibility for people with reduced mobility. A digital totem or kiosk installed in the lobby or outdoors stays accessible 24/7. Configured at regulatory height, it meets PRM requirements - unlike a web page only viewed on a personal computer.
For municipalities under 3,500 inhabitants: what are the options?
The legal obligation does not apply to municipalities under 3,500 inhabitants. These towns can however opt in voluntarily for digital legal posting on a digital panel. The Emity suite offers three pricing plans tailored to small-municipality budgets. A 3-month free trial - full Excellence edition up to 3 screens - lets you test the legal posting solution with no commitment.
Setting up your digital legal posting: steps and funding
Identify your obligations
Check whether your municipality is over 3,500 inhabitants. List the legal documents to publish: resolutions, urban planning orders, administrative acts. This audit lets you size your solution against your real volumes.
Choose and deploy the device
The choice depends on your space and usage constraints. An interactive kiosk in the lobby suits small town halls. An outdoor touch screen extends accessibility outside opening hours. Setup via Emity resellers - no technical skills required.
Funding: DETR, DSIL, Fonds Vert
Several French schemes lighten the investment: DETR (20% min ex-VAT), DSIL (digital priority), Fonds Vert (digital transition + CSR), France Relance numérique (€250M). A versatile solution improves eligibility for grants.
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Frequently asked questions about digital legal posting
What is digital legal posting at the town hall?
Digital legal posting means electronically publishing the mandatory legal documents of a town hall - council resolutions, ordinances, urban planning acts - on a digital medium: a touch kiosk or website accessible to every resident.
Which laws and regulations govern digital legal posting?
French decree no. 2021-1311 of 7 October 2021 makes electronic publication of acts mandatory for municipalities over 3,500 inhabitants since 1 July 2022. This regulatory compliance is based on ordinance no. 2021-1310 of the same date.
What types of documents must be posted legally in digital form?
Mandatory legal documents include town council resolutions, orders and administrative acts, urban planning decisions (local plan, permits) and public consultation notices. All must be published in digital format, accessible to citizens.
Which interactive kiosk should I pick for my town hall's legal posting?
Choose an interactive kiosk with built-in display software, RGAA accessibility compliance (PRM-friendly) and QR code support for document download. Emity's E-CLICK legal posting solution meets these criteria with a free 3-month trial.
How do you set up digital legal posting in a local authority?
Setting up follows 3 steps: identify your legal documents, choose the right digital panel or digital device, then deploy with an Emity integrator partner. Full rollout takes a few days - a single click is enough to publish your digital display panels from the platform.
