Notary law · Illinois
Illinois enacted significant 2022 reforms — both paper and electronic journals are mandatory.
Commissioning authority
Illinois Secretary of State
Commission term
4 years (5 for online notaries)
Statutory fee cap
$5 per signature; $25 per RON act
Notary journal
Yes
Remote online notarization
Permanent
Surety bond
$5,000 surety bond ($30,000 for online)
E&O insurance
E&O insurance recommended
RON detail: Most states have adopted RON statutes; verify approved platforms.
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