Illinois joins 47 other states by allowing electronic notary

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a new electronic notary system that will remove a requirement for Illinois residents to notarize a document in person or be in the state.

E-Notary allows both the customer and notary to sign with an electronic signature, and to electronically attach both a notarial certificate and notary seal to a document.

“In keeping with our ongoing effort to modernize the Secretary of State’s office, E-Notary serves as a game-changer for Illinoisians by now providing a convenient way to notarize documents without leaving their home or office,” Giannoulias said. “Enabling commissioned notaries to work virtually makes the process faster and more secure for individuals and businesses alike.”

In 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to allow the Secretary of State to implement electronic notarization. Giannoulias made it a top priority to launch the system.

To use E-Notary you will need to have audio and video connections with an E-Notary agent and show identification.

Illinois now joins 47 other states that allow electronic notaries to operate. More information can be found here .

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