Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14 § 176.865

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 176.865 - Electronic Notarial Certificates

a) A form of notarial certificate for an electronic notarization complies with 5 ILCS 312/6A-105 if it is in the form provided by applicable law and contains a statement substantially as follows: "This electronic notarization involved the use of an electronic system provider".

b) A short form of acknowledgment prescribed in 5 ILCS 312/6A-105 or other form of notarial certificate required by law complies with the Act if it is in substantially the same form as one of the following statements:

1) For an acknowledgment in an individual capacity:

State of Illinois

County of

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me using an electronic notarization system provider on (date) by (name(s) of individual(s)).

(Signature of notary public)

Notary Public

(Electronic seal)

(My commission expires:)

2) For an acknowledgment in a representative capacity:

State of Illinois

County of

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me using an electronic notarization system provider on (date) by (name(s) of individual(s)) as (type of authority, such as officer or trustee) of (name of party on behalf of whom the instrument was executed).

(Signature of notary public)

Notary Public

(Electronic seal)

(My commission expires:)

3) For a verification on oath or affirmation:

State of Illinois

County of:

Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me using an electronic notarization system provider on (date) by (name(s) of individual(s) making statement).

(Signature of notary public)

Notary public

(Electronic seal)

(My commission expires:)

4) For witnessing or attesting a signature:

State of Illinois

County of:

Signed or attested before me on (date) by (name(s) of persons(s))

(Signature of notary public)

(Electronic seal)

(My commission expires:)

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 176.865

Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 8640, effective 6/5/2023