SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois residents will no longer need to have documents notarized in person under a new Electronic Notary system administered by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office.

Electronic Notarization, or “E-Notary,” allows both the customer and notary to sign with an electronic signature and to electronically attach both the notarial certificate and notary seal to a document.

When getting a document notarized, the Notary Public or Electronic Notary will require the customer to personally appear before them through audio-video; check over the document to ensure it is complete and verify the name on the document matches the customer’s ID.

Fees for services vary by provider but are capped by state law at $5 for any notarial act and $25 for any electronic notarial act.

All Notaries Public are required to provide receipts and keep records of the fees they charged for services provided.