Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Illinois

Notary Pubic Laws

I have been a notary public in the state of Illinois for years. My supervisor always told me that I could notorize a signature over the phone, if I knew the person well, and they verified they signed a document. Is that correct? If not, what is the penalty?


Asked on 6/12/07, 3:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Noelle Ansley Noelle Ansley

Re: Notary Pubic Laws

You have to have the person present in order to verify the signature belongs to that person - no exceptions. You could be guilty of a misdemeanor if you've been notarizing people over the phone.

Check the statute that applies to notaries: 5 ILCS 312 et seq.

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Answered on 6/12/07, 3:35 pm


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