ILRON Authorized
Illinois Loan Signing Agent Requirements
Everything a notary loan signing agent needs to know about operating in Illinois: commission terms, fees, journal requirements, bond obligations, RON status, and compliance notes.
Commission Term
4 years
Max Fee
$1 per signature
Journal Required
No
Bond Required
No
RON Authorized
Yes
Notary Authority
Secretary of State
Journal Requirements
Optional
Optional; recommended for loan signings
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Authorized
RON authorized under Public Act 102-0160
Acceptable Identification
- Driver's license
- State ID
- Passport
- Military ID
Acknowledgment Wording
Standard Illinois acknowledgment per 5 ILCS 255
E&O Insurance
E&O not required by state
Loan Signing Agent (LSA) Certification
No state LSA certification
Notary Commission Renewal
Illinois notary commissions are issued by the Secretary of State. Commission term: 4 years.
https://www.ilsos.gov/notary ↗Carry this guide in your pocket
SigningOS includes the full compliance guide for all 50 states — with credential expiration reminders, guided signing mode, and invoice tracking built in.
Download SigningOS for iOS →