KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Become a commissioned traditional notary public in the state of Illinois first.
- Partner with a platform like NotaryLive, a remote notary software to notarize documents online after approval.
- Illinois notary public can expand their services by becoming online notaries
Audio Summary:
1. Steps To Becoming An Online Notary In Illinois
The following will be a guide on how to become an online notary in Illinois.
Complete the pre-requirements
Before applying, make sure you meet the following:
- You must already hold an active traditional Illinois notary public commission
- You must be a resident of Illinois and legally in the United States
- You must have lived or worked in Illinois for a minimum of 30 days before applying
- You must not have committed a felony within the 10 years before your commission takes effect
- You must choose and identify a state-approved online notary service
- You must not have your previous Notary commission revoked
- You must be able to read and write English
- You must read the Illinois Notary Public Handbook and Illinois Notary laws.
Application Process
- Apply for an Illinois notary commission and purchase a $30,000 bond.
- Purchase the instructions showing how to complete the application to become a remote online notary
- Be sure to take Illinois’s approved notary course on their website and pay the $29 fee.
- Submit the application with your oath, course completion certificate, a copy of your electronic signature, driver’s license/state ID, and filing fee.
- Purchase an electronic notary seal/notary stamp, notary journal and digital certificate that matches your traditional notary seal.
- Partner with a compliant remote online notarization (RON) provider to handle: Identity proofing, Credential Analysis, Audio-video recording of the session.
As an online notary in Illinois, you can notarize documents online for signers anywhere in the U.S.
Just be sure you are physically in Illinois during the notarization if you’d like to be a Illinois notary public.
3. How NotaryLive Works for a User
Users no longer have to search “notary near me” or “notary public near me”. Using NotaryLive as an online notary service is as simple as 4 steps:
- Upload Your Document
- Verify Your Identity (With ID credential analysis and KBA)
- Connect with a remote notary via webcam
- Download your notarized document instantly
NotaryLive provides 24/7/365 service, secure transactions, and instant document delivery.
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About NotaryLive
NotaryLive is a leading provider of digital notarization and eSign solutions, dedicated to enhancing business efficiency through a secure, user-friendly platform that prioritizes understanding and meeting customer needs. By offering innovative tools for electronic signatures and online notarization, NotaryLive empowers professionals to manage documents and notarize documents online, anywhere, any time.
Frequently Asked Questions for Illinois
Q: Can an online notary public from a different state notarize in Illinois?
A: Yes. If their state allows remote online notary, notarial acts, they can notarize documents online for Illinois signers. Apply here: https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/notary/online_notary/home.html
Q. How does NotaryLive ensure the security of my information on notarized documents?
A: Our online notary service follows state laws, verifies identity, uses tamper-proof signing, and records each session.
