Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in Illinois.
Illinois adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 1998. This means electronic signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures for most business and personal transactions in the state.
Electronic signatures are legally binding for contracts, agreements, and other documents in IL.
Illinois permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2022.
Illinois authorized RON effective July 1, 2022. The Illinois Electronic Notarization Act governs remote notarization. Notaries must complete approved training.
Illinois supports e-signatures for real estate transactions. Cook County and other counties accept electronically signed and notarized documents.
The Electronic Commerce Security Act (5 ILCS 175) governs e-signatures in Illinois. All commercial contracts support electronic signatures.
Healthcare facilities accept e-signatures for patient documents. Illinois HIPAA regulations align with federal requirements.
Illinois e-signature law
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in Illinois, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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