IL Notary Performing Notarial Acts 5

Question 1

Under Illinois Remote Online Notarization (RON) rules, how must a notary verify the identity of a remote signer?

Accepted Answer

Through knowledge-based authentication (KBA), credential analysis, or identity proofing technology approved under Illinois RON rules

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By accepting the signer's email confirmation and verbal identification

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By requiring the signer to appear at the notary's physical office at least once before any RON session

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Through a notarized affidavit of identity signed by two personal witnesses

Question 2

What records must an Illinois notary retain after completing a Remote Online Notarization (RON) session?

Accepted Answer

An audio-video recording of the notarial session along with the required electronic journal entry and records

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Only the final signed and notarized document

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A written statement from the signer confirming the RON session was completed

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Only the completed notarial certificate and the identity verification report

Question 3

How long must an Illinois RON notary retain electronic journals and audio-video recordings of notarial sessions?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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1 year

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3 years

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5 years

Question 4

During an Illinois Remote Online Notarization session, what technology requirement is mandatory?

Accepted Answer

The notary and signer must communicate simultaneously through two-way audio-video technology allowing real-time interaction

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The signer must be physically located within Illinois during the session

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The RON platform must be re-certified by the Illinois Secretary of State each calendar year

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Documents must be exchanged using state-approved encrypted mail services only

Question 5

An Illinois notary's electronic seal used for electronic notarizations must:

Accepted Answer

Contain the same required information as a traditional seal and be logically associated with the electronic document

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Be a scanned photograph of the notary's physical rubber stamp seal

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Be re-approved by the Secretary of State annually to remain valid

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Include a QR code that links to the notary's public commission record online

Question 6

Which Illinois government authority issues notary commissions and maintains oversight authority over Illinois notaries public?

Accepted Answer

The Illinois Secretary of State, who issues commissions, maintains records, and may revoke commissions for cause

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The Illinois Supreme Court, which oversees all public officer commissions statewide

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County clerks, who administer and renew commissions at the local level

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The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, which has exclusive disciplinary authority

Question 7

An Illinois notary is asked to perform an in-person electronic notarization (not RON) where the signer is physically present. What is required?

Accepted Answer

The signer must physically appear before the notary, who then applies an electronic signature and seal to the electronic document

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The notary must print the document, complete a physical notarization, then scan it back to electronic form

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In-person signers still require RON platform approval even if they are physically present

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The Secretary of State must pre-approve each individual electronic notarization performed