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

Question 1

Under Illinois law, which state agency must a notary register with before performing Remote Online Notarization (RON)?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Secretary of State

Answer

Illinois notaries must register with the Secretary of State before they are authorized to perform RON.

Question 2

When performing RON in Illinois, what type of communication technology is required between the notary and the remotely located principal?

Accepted Answer

Real-time audio-visual communication

Answer

Illinois RON law requires real-time, two-way audio-visual communication so the notary can observe the principal during the notarial act.

Question 3

Which Illinois statute governs Remote Online Notarization?

Accepted Answer

5 ILCS 312 (Illinois Notary Public Act)

Answer

RON authority in Illinois is established under 5 ILCS 312, the Illinois Notary Public Act.

Question 4

An Illinois RON notary is asked to notarize a document for a signer located in another country. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as the notarized document is intended for use in Illinois and all RON requirements are met

Answer

Illinois RON allows notarization of documents for remotely located principals outside the U.S., provided the document is intended for use in Illinois and all statutory requirements are satisfied.

Question 5

What must an Illinois RON notary include in the notarial certificate to distinguish it from a traditional in-person notarization?

Accepted Answer

A statement indicating the notarization was performed using audio-visual communication

Answer

The notarial certificate for a RON act must contain language indicating that the principal appeared remotely by audio-visual communication.

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