--- title: "Illinois Notary Laws, Fees & ID Requirements | 1MobileNotary" url: https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/illinois description: "What to know before hiring a notary in Illinois: fee cap of $5 per signature, ID requirements, RON available, and consumer protection tips." lang: en --- ← All States (https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws) # Illinois Notary Laws & Fees Everything you need to know before hiring a notary in Illinois — from fee caps and ID requirements to remote notarization availability. Book a Notary in Illinois: https://1mobilenotary.com/book Call (888) 750-8914: +18887508914 $5 per signature Max Notary Fee Yes RON Available Yes Journal Required IL State Code ## Notary Fees in Illinois | Service | Maximum Fee | | --- | --- | | Acknowledgment | $5 per signature | | Jurat (Sworn Statement) | $5 per signature | | Travel Fee (Mobile Notary) | Travel fees are not regulated. Mobile notaries set their own travel rates. | Note: The notary fee is set by state law. Mobile notary travel fees are separate and negotiable. Always ask about total cost upfront. ## ID Requirements in Illinois To get a document notarized in Illinois, you must present one of the following forms of valid, unexpired identification: - Illinois driver's license or ID - U.S. passport - Military ID - State-issued photo ID from any U.S. state ## Remote Online Notarization (RON) in Illinois RON is Available Illinois enacted RON legislation effective June 1, 2022, permitting notarizations via audio-video technology. ## Tips for Consumers in Illinois ### What to Do - • Illinois notaries must keep a journal — you may be asked to sign it - • Bring valid photo ID - • RON is available since 2022 - • Travel fees are separate from notary fees ### What Notaries Cannot Do - • Provide legal advice - • Notarize without signer present - • Notarize incomplete documents - • Certify vital records ## Documents Commonly Notarized in Illinois Real estate deeds Powers of attorney Affidavits Loan documents Vehicle titles ## Special Rules in Illinois - Illinois requires notaries to maintain a sequential journal of notarial acts. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Illinois ### How much does a notary charge in Illinois? Illinois caps fees at $5 per signature. Travel fees for mobile service are additional. ### Does Illinois allow RON? Yes. Illinois permits Remote Online Notarization as of June 2022. ### Is a notary journal entry required in Illinois? Yes. Illinois notaries must maintain a journal and record each notarial act. ## Notary Laws in Other States Florida $10 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/florida Georgia $2 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/georgia Hawaii $5 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/hawaii Idaho $5 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/idaho Indiana $10 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/indiana Iowa $5 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/iowa Kansas $5 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/kansas Kentucky $5 per signature https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws/kentucky View All States: https://1mobilenotary.com/notary-laws ## Need a Notary in Illinois? 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