The Digital Transition: A Short Story Andrei sat at his desk, staring at the small plastic card in his hand. It was a brand-new Romanian Electronic Identity Card (CEI), featuring a sleek design and an embedded chip. He had just picked it up, and for the first time, he didn't feel the usual dread of "going to the counter" (mersul la ghișeu).

4. Verification by Notaries, Banks, and Public Institutions

Notaries have direct, real-time access to the Electronic Register of Identity Documents. When you appear before a notary, they will:

• Click on "Verificare Carte de Identitate" (ID Card Verification).
• Enter the ID card number and the person's date of birth.
• If the ID card is valid, the system will display a confirmation message.

Banks and public authorities have similar secure integrations.