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Notary Fees and Remote Notarization in Illinois

In Illinois a notary may charge up to $5 for a non-electronic notarial act and up to $25 for an electronic one, and electronic notaries may notarize by two-way audio-video under 5 ILCS 312/6A-103.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Illinois at a glance

Maximum fee per acknowledgment
$5 per notarial act
Up to $25 for an electronic notarial act. Separate caps apply to immigration form services.
Remote online notarization
Yes
An electronic notary public may perform electronic notarizations using recorded, real-time two-way audio-video.
RON law and effective date
5 ILCS 312/6A-103

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The rules in Illinois

What is the maximum notary fee for an acknowledgment in Illinois?

Maximum fee per acknowledgment in Illinois: $5 per notarial act. Up to $25 for an electronic notarial act. Separate caps apply to immigration form services.

Is remote online notarization allowed in Illinois?

Yes. Remote online notarization in Illinois: yes. An electronic notary public may perform electronic notarizations using recorded, real-time two-way audio-video.

Which law authorizes remote online notarization in Illinois, and when did it take effect?

RON law and effective date in Illinois: 5 ILCS 312/6A-103.

Where do the Illinois notary requirements come from?

The rules above come from 5 ILCS 312/3-104 and 5 ILCS 312/6A-103. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

A statutory fee limit is a ceiling on the notarial act itself. Travel fees, convenience charges, and technology fees for online sessions may be governed by separate rules or not regulated at all, so it helps to ask for the full price before the appointment.

Bring a current government-issued photo ID and leave the document unsigned until the notary is watching, unless the notary says otherwise. A notary generally cannot notarize a document in which they have a personal interest and cannot give legal advice about what the document means.

A document notarized remotely is usually accepted like one notarized in person, but the receiving party, such as a county recorder, title company, or foreign authority, may have its own requirements. Checking with the recipient before choosing an online session can avoid a rejected filing.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.