An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
Requirements to be an Electronic Notary in Illinois Before you can apply to perform electronic notarizations for remotely located signers, you must first meet Illinois' requirement of being a traditional Notary Public or apply to become an IL Notary and Electronic Notary.
To become a non-resident notary public, you must be a resident of a qualifying bordering state, which includes Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, and Wisconsin. You must also have worked or maintained a business in Illinois for 30 days before this application.
No. An Illinois notary public has the authority to perform notarial acts only while in the State of Illinois.
Illinois provides for the validity of electronic signatures in the Electronic Commerce Security Act, 5 ILCS 175/1 et seq (“ECSA”). Illinois' ESCA is modeled on ESIGN and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA”), which has been adopted by 47 states.
The following are basic rules for proper and safe notarization: 1) Keep your notary seal in a safe place; 2) Do not notarize a signature unless the signer is present at the time of notarization; 3) Do not lend your stamp to anyone, including your employer; 4) Do not identify a document signer on the word of a friend or ...
Remote notarization basics Remote notarization in Illinois is similar to electronic notarization in the following ways: A Remote Notary must have a combined $30,000 bond to perform remote notarizations. A Notary must keep a journal and make a recording of the remote notarial act.
Return completed form to: Secretary of State Index Department, 111 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62756.
To become a non-resident notary public, you must be a resident of a qualifying bordering state, which includes Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, and Wisconsin. You must also have worked or maintained a business in Illinois for 30 days before this application.
