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.
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
The State processing time, once submitted, is 4-6 weeks. Once your application has been approved, you will receive your notary public certificate from the State, and stamp(s) and supplies from us. Once you have your certificate in hand, you may use your new notary stamp and the process is complete.
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.
