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Made for Illinois

Why Illinoisans choose BlueNotary

Remote Online Notarization has been legal in Illinois since 2022. We built the platform compliant with Illinois Notary Public Act, 5 ILCS 312 — so every signature holds up.

Built for Illinois statute

Registered for Online Notarization under §6A-104, with a state-issued electronic seal and compliant audit journal for every session.

Compliant with 5 ILCS 312/6A

ID + biometric face match

Two-factor ID: government ID scan + dynamic KBA questions from public records. Meets the state's satisfactory-evidence standard.

SOC 2 Type II · 256-bit TLS · biometric liveness check

7-year session recording

Every notarization is audio-video recorded and stored in a tamper-evident journal for 7 years, the Illinois statutory standard.

AV recording · audit trail · e-journal
Legal · since 2018

Yes, online notarization is legal in Illinois.

Illinois authorized Remote Online Notarization with Public Act 102-160, effective June 30, 2022. A document notarized online by a Illinois-commissioned notary has the same legal effect as one notarized in person — and is accepted by Illinois county clerks, banks, title companies, and the courts.

Public Act 102-160 (2021) 5 ILCS 312/6A Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14, §176 UETA compliant
"A notary public physically located in this State may perform a notarial act using communication technology for a remotely located individual…"
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Illinois Government Code §6A-105
Notarial acts performed for remotely located individuals
Documents

Notarize hundreds of Illinois documents

From a Quitclaim Deed for a Chicago closing to an out-of-state Power of Attorney — every common Illinois document type is supported.

Real Estate

Warranty deeds, deeds of trust, closing disclosures, title transfers

23 document types

Legal & Affidavits

Sworn statements, declarations, verifications, subpoenas

41 document types

Power of Attorney

General, durable, medical, statutory, limited POA

12 document types

Estate & Family

Wills, trusts, living directives, guardianship

18 document types

Business

Operating agreements, corporate resolutions, LLC filings

28 document types

Healthcare

HIPAA authorizations, medical POA, advance directives

9 document types

Automotive

Vehicle titles, bill of sale, lien releases (Form VSD-190)

7 document types

Other & Custom

Apostille prep, travel consent forms, contract addenda

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How it works

Three steps. 8 minutes.

No appointments. No printing. Your document is ready to use the moment the session ends.

1

Upload your document

Drag in a PDF, DOCX, or snap a photo. We highlight where the signatures and notary blocks go.

quitclaim-deed-il.pdf
3 pages · 284 KB
2

Verify your identity

Scan your Illinois driver's license or state ID or passport. We match your live selfie to the photo on your ID.

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Driver's License
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3

Meet, sign & seal

Connect with a Illinois notary on video. Sign together. Download your sealed document.

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Based on 2,600+ verified reviews from BlueNotary customers

Closed on our Lakeview condo from the hospital. The title company sent the docs over and 12 minutes later we had a sealed Quitclaim Deed in their inbox. The biometric ID match took seconds.

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James R.
Chicago, IL · Real estate closing
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Run an LLC out of Naperville and used to drive into the city for notary work. Did three operating-agreement amendments last Sunday at midnight. The notary knew Illinois formation docs cold.

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Priya M.
Naperville, IL · Small business owner

Needed a Statutory Durable POA for my mom in Springfield while I'm stationed overseas. We connected on video, walked through it page by page. Patient and kind.

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Anita J.
Springfield, IL · Military family
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Frequently asked

Illinoisans have asked these questions

The answers below are specific to Illinois law. If your situation is more complex, contact us — we're here to help.

Is online notarization actually legal in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois authorized permanent Remote Online Notarization with Public Act 102-160, effective June 30, 2022. The relevant statute is 5 ILCS 312/6A-101 et seq. A document notarized online by an Illinois-commissioned electronic notary has the same legal effect as an in-person notarization.
Do I need to be physically located in Illinois?
No — you do not need to be in Illinois. The notary must be physically located in Illinois at the time of the act, but you (the signer) can be anywhere in the world.
What kind of ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID: Illinois driver's license, Illinois state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Illinois requires "satisfactory evidence" of identity; we meet it through credential analysis (ID scan) plus live biometric facial recognition matching you to your ID photo.
Are there documents that cannot be notarized online in Illinois?
Most Illinois documents can be notarized online. A few narrow exceptions apply — testamentary documents follow specific procedures, and some federal immigration forms (e.g., I-9 employment verification when performed by the employer's agent) require specific procedures.
How much does a notarization cost?
$25 per notarial act. The Illinois maximum statutory fee for an online notarization is $25 per signature (5 ILCS 312/3-104). Our price matches the statutory max — never higher — with no subscription, no "platform fee," and no per-seal upcharge.
Do you offer pricing discounts for multiple documents?
Yes. The state caps the per-act fee, but our platform supports notarizing multiple documents in a single session, and we offer volume and business pricing. See the full fee schedule for details.
Will an Illinois county recorder accept an online notarization?
Yes. A notarization by an Illinois-commissioned electronic notary is recorded in their state-registered electronic journal and carries the notary's state-issued electronic seal and certificate. Illinois county recorders are required to accept it for recording the same as an in-person notarization.
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Coverage

Online notarization across Illinois

Wherever you are in Illinois — from a Chicago condo to a Galena bed-and-breakfast — a commissioned notary is one click away.

All 102 Illinois counties · 300+ cities served
Chicago Metro 24 cities
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Central Illinois 12 cities
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Northern Illinois 10 cities
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Quad Cities & West 10 cities
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Metro East & South 12 cities
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  • Cairo ·
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