IL Notary - Illinois Notary Electronic & Remote Notarization 2

Question 1

What is the difference between electronic notarization and remote online notarization (RON) in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Electronic notarization is in-person with electronic tools; RON is fully remote via video

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They are the same thing

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RON uses paper documents; electronic notarization uses digital

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Electronic notarization requires more training than RON

Question 2

What must an Illinois notary do before performing electronic notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Comply with the Illinois Electronic Notarization Act requirements

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Nothing beyond their standard commission

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Purchase specific hardware approved by the state

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Obtain a separate license from the Department of Technology

Question 3

In Illinois electronic notarization, what replaces the traditional ink stamp or embossed seal?

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An electronic seal that is tamper-evident and uniquely linked to the notary

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A scanned image of the physical seal

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No seal is needed for electronic documents

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A typed notation of the notary's commission information

Question 4

Can an Illinois notary refuse to perform an electronic notarization and insist on paper?

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Yes, a notary may choose to perform only traditional paper notarizations

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No, they must offer electronic notarization if requested

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Only if they lack the proper technology

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Only for certain document types

Question 5

How are electronic notarization records stored under Illinois law?

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In a secure, tamper-evident electronic format with backup capabilities

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On the notary's personal computer only

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On paper printouts of the electronic documents

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In the Secretary of State's central database

Question 6

What happens to electronically notarized documents if the notary's digital certificate expires?

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Previously notarized documents remain valid; the certificate validated them at the time of signing

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All previously notarized documents become invalid

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The documents must be re-notarized within 30 days

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The Secretary of State issues new certificates automatically