Online notary for Illinois
Online notary for Illinois residents
Sign by secure video with a commissioned New Jersey notary from anywhere in Illinois. Most documents work. For real estate, check one thing first, explained below.
Does Illinois accept it?
Illinois recognizes acknowledgments by a notary authorized where the act is performed (765 ILCS 30/2). (source) New Jersey law treats an online notarization by a New Jersey notary as performed in New Jersey, wherever the signer is. (N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.10)
Illinois notaries can notarize remotely for signers in Illinois.
Real estate
For real estate, check with the county recorder and title company.
Commonly notarized online from Illinois
Affidavits, powers of attorney, school and business documents. Wills and some court filings have their own rules; ask before you book.
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General information checked November 2026, not legal advice. Whoever receives your document decides what it accepts, so check with them first, especially for real estate.
Questions
Can I get a document notarized online from Illinois?
Yes. A New Jersey notary can notarize for you by video while you're in Illinois. The state recognizes acknowledgments by a notary authorized where the act is performed (765 ILCS 30/2).
My document is going to an Illinois agency. Is that a problem?
Generally not. Illinois recognizes acknowledgments by a notary authorized where the act is performed. Ask the agency if it has special rules.
What do I need for the call?
A computer or phone with a camera, a current government photo ID, and the document as a PDF.