Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$5,000
Application Fee
$15
Issuing Authority
Illinois Secretary of State
Journal
Required
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
— Not authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
Authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Illinois authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Journal mandatory for ALL notaries since June 5, 2023
- Higher bond requirement for electronic/RON notaries ($30,000 vs $5,000)
- RON authorized effective January 1, 2024 via Senate Bill 2664
- Copy certification NOT authorized (major difference from some states) - only attorneys may certify copies
- Marriage solemnization NOT authorized (unlike FL, TN, SC, ME, MT)
Regulatory Authority
Illinois Secretary of State - Index Department
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