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. This instrument was acknowledged before me on ______(date) by.(name of person acknowledged.) (Seal). Notary Services Index. Starting August 1, 2024, Illinois residents applying to be Notary Public or Electronic Notary Public must use our online application. Effective January 1, 2017, Chicago Title Land Trust Company will begin requiring notarization of signatures on many of our forms. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. We are buying a property and have real estate documents that need to be executed and notarized, can you help? There is a certificate for each type of notarial act.