IL Notary Electronic and Remote Online Notarization (RON) Procedures 2

Question 1

Under Illinois law, what technology is required for remote online notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Two-way audio-video communication

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Telephone conference call

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Email with digital signature

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Secure text messaging platform

Question 2

What type of electronic seal must an Illinois notary use for RON transactions?

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident digital seal

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A scanned image of their physical stamp

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Any electronic image file

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No seal is required for RON

Question 3

How must an Illinois notary verify a signer's identity during a RON session?

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis and identity proofing

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The signer's verbal confirmation is sufficient

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By having the signer mail a copy of their ID afterward

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Only through personal knowledge of the signer

Question 4

What must an Illinois notary retain as a record of each RON session?

Accepted Answer

An audio-video recording of the entire session

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Only the signed document

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A written summary of the session

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The signer's social security number

Question 5

Can an Illinois notary perform RON for a signer located in another state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the notary is in Illinois and follows Illinois law

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No, both parties must be in Illinois

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Only if the other state also permits RON

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Only with prior approval from the Secretary of State

Question 6

What additional registration is required before an Illinois notary can perform RON?

Accepted Answer

Registration as a RON-authorized notary with the Secretary of State

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No additional registration beyond the standard commission

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Certification from a private RON platform vendor

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Approval from the Illinois Supreme Court