04/25/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2024 10:05
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is launching a new Electronic Notary system that allows residents to notarize documents remotely. Through the state's new E-Notary system, Illinois residents can now get documents notarized online in minutes.
The move to the new online system is another step toward modernization for the Secretary of State's office. The Illinois General Assembly authorized the move to electronic notarization through legislation adopted in 2021, and current Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has implemented the law.
Customers can use the Secretary of State's online Notary Search to find a notary who offers the electronic notarization service.
To get notarized electronically, customers will need a device with video chat (like a computer or phone), and valid ID. Below is a rundown of the new steps necessary to get a document notarized under this new process:
The cost of electronic notarization varies depending on the service provider, but cannot exceed $25 as set by state law.
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