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Notary signing services in Illinois
Signings we coordinate in Illinois
For title and escrow teams: purchase closings, refinances, HELOCs, reverse mortgages and seller packages for signers in Illinois. For law firms: trust documents, powers of attorney, advance directives, affidavits and deeds, coordinated according to your firm's instructions.
Appointments can be arranged at a signer's home, workplace or another agreed location, including hospitals and care facilities when available and appropriate. Notaries follow your document return instructions.
Illinois notarization considerations
Notarial acts performed in Illinois are governed by Illinois law. Points to confirm before a signing include acceptable signer identification, the required notarial certificate wording, journal requirements, permitted fees, whether remote online notarization is allowed, and any witness formalities for estate documents.
Confirm current requirements with the Illinois Secretary of State or notary commissioning authority and your own counsel. On Time Notary and its notaries do not provide legal advice.
Illinois signing FAQs
Can I order a signing for a signer in Illinois?
Yes. Active corporate clients can request signings for signers located in Illinois through our ordering portal. We'll tell you promptly if we can't fill an assignment as requested.
Does Illinois allow remote online notarization?
Rules on remote online notarization differ by state and can change. Check with the Illinois commissioning authority and your counsel before relying on it for a specific document.
Are attorneys required at real estate closings in Illinois?
Some states require attorney involvement in parts of a real estate closing. Confirm Illinois's current requirements with your underwriter or counsel; our notaries don't act as attorneys.
Can you provide witnesses in Illinois?
Witnessing is separate from notarization. Include your witness requirements with the order and we'll confirm what we can coordinate for that appointment.