IL Notary Electronic & Remote Notarization 3

Question 1

For how long must an Illinois electronic notary retain the video recording of each RON session?

Accepted Answer

7 years

Answer

Illinois requires electronic notaries to retain RON session recordings for a minimum of 7 years from the date of the notarial act.

Question 2

Which of the following must be recorded in an Illinois electronic notary's journal for each RON session?

Accepted Answer

The type of document and the means of identity verification used

Answer

The journal must record the document type, its description, and the identity verification method employed to authenticate the principal.

Question 3

What must an Illinois electronic notary do with their RON records after their notary commission expires and is not renewed?

Accepted Answer

Continue to retain the records for the remainder of the required retention period

Answer

Expiration of the notary commission does not end the record-keeping obligation; the notary must retain records for the full required period.

Question 4

In what format must an Illinois electronic notary maintain their journal?

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident format that prevents unauthorized alterations

Answer

The electronic journal must be maintained in a tamper-evident format so that unauthorized changes to entries are detectable.

Question 5

May an Illinois electronic notary share their journal access credentials with a colleague or supervisor?

Accepted Answer

No, the journal is the individual notary's sole responsibility

Answer

The electronic journal is a personal professional record; its credentials must never be shared with any other person.

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