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

Answer

Illinois requires real-time, two-way audio-video communication technology for remote online notarization.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident digital seal

Answer

Illinois requires notaries performing RON to use a tamper-evident digital seal that can detect any alterations to the document after notarization.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis and identity proofing

Answer

RON sessions require multi-factor identity verification including credential analysis of government-issued ID and identity proofing through knowledge-based authentication or similar methods.

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

Answer

Illinois requires notaries to retain an audio-video recording of the complete RON session as part of their notarial records.

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

Answer

An Illinois notary may perform RON for a signer in another state, provided the notary is commissioned in Illinois and follows all Illinois RON requirements.

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