FREE IL-Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization (RON) Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

Before performing their first electronic notarization, an Illinois notary must:

Accepted Answer

Notify the Secretary of State and identify their chosen technology provider

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Purchase a special USB key for their electronic signature

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Obtain a separate $25,000 bond for electronic acts

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Pass a specialized technology proficiency exam

Question 2

What is the minimum retention period for the audio-visual recording of a Remote Online Notarization (RON) session in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

7 years

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1 year

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3 years

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5 years

Question 3

During a RON session for a signer not personally known to the notary, which of these is a required part of the identity verification process?

Accepted Answer

Credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA)

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The signer must fax a copy of their ID to the notary beforehand

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A credible witness must be physically present with the notary

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The signer must provide their Social Security Number verbally

Question 4

Where must an Illinois notary be physically located when performing a Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Physically located within the State of Illinois

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Anywhere in the world with a secure internet connection

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Anywhere within the United States

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At the physical address listed on their commission

Question 5

What must be securely attached to or logically associated with an electronically notarized document?

Accepted Answer

The notary's electronic signature and electronic seal

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A QR code linking to the video recording of the session

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A timestamp from the National Institute of Standards and Technology

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A scanned image of the notary's paper journal entry

Question 6

What kind of journal is an Illinois notary required to maintain for their electronic notarizations?

Accepted Answer

A secure electronic journal that chronicles all electronic notarial acts

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The same paper journal used for traditional notarizations

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No journal is needed if the video recording is stored

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A printout of the electronic notarial certificate for a paper file