Online Notary for Illinois — Notarized on Video, No Appointment
Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield or Peoria — skip the trip to the currency exchange or bank. Illinois signers can get documents notarized on live video in minutes.
Is online notarization legal in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois updated its Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) in 2021 to allow remote and electronic notarization, with the Illinois Secretary of State setting the rules for how it's done.
Illinois also recognizes notarial acts properly performed by notaries commissioned in other states, so Illinois signers can use an online notary from another state that allows remote notarization.
Online sessions use live two-way audio and video, government ID verification, and a tamper-evident seal and audit trail on the finished document.
How it works for Illinois signers
Upload
Add your PDF from your phone or computer — no printing or scanning.
Verify
Scan your government photo ID and answer a few identity questions.
Sign
Meet a commissioned notary on live video, sign, and download your notarized document.
What Illinois signers notarize online
Powers of attorney
Statutory short-form POAs for property or health care, and limited POAs — confirm the bank or provider accepts them.
Affidavits & sworn statements
Residency, identity and other sworn statements with the oath given on video.
Vehicle paperwork
Bills of sale and supporting affidavits — confirm the Secretary of State facility accepts them.
Real estate documents
Documents for Illinois transactions when the title company, lender and county recorder accept online notarization.
Employment & school forms
Verification letters, enrollment and authorization forms.
Business documents
Contracts, resolutions and authorizations for Illinois companies.
Before you start: Illinois checklist
- If your document is going to a county recorder, title company, court or the Secretary of State, confirm they accept online notarization first.
- Upload the full document as a PDF or Word file, or photograph a paper copy with your phone.
- Have a valid, unexpired government photo ID (Illinois driver's license, state ID or U.S. passport).
Online notary in Illinois: FAQ
Is online notarization legal in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois amended its Notary Public Act in 2021 to allow remote and electronic notarization, and it recognizes notarizations performed by notaries of other states.
Can I notarize an Illinois power of attorney online?
Often, yes — but banks and health-care providers set their own policies, so confirm the receiving party accepts an online notarization.
What ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID such as an Illinois driver's license, state ID card or U.S. passport.
How much does it cost?
Online notarization starts at $25 for the first notarized signature. Each additional signer is $10, and an additional notary meeting is $25.
Is it available nights and weekends?
Yes. Notaries are available 24/7 — no appointment needed.
Ready to notarize your Illinois document?
No appointment, no waiting room — just upload and go.
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Last updated October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules for specific documents and receiving offices vary — confirm requirements with the party that will receive your document.