The present invention relates to the compiling, transacting and dissemination of legal and associated documents. In one example embodiment, the present invention relates to the handling of documentation associated with Real Estate and Legal industries. In another example embodiment, the present invention relates to conveyancing and the publishing of documentation for viewing by Estate Agents, Lawyers and members of the public such as Prospective buyers. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to on-line publishing of those documents to enable contract preparation. In a still other embodiment, the present invention relates to execution of contracts on-line, and authentication thereof via digital certificates or other suitable secure means.