A notary public carries a legal commission to witness signatures and, in most states, will place a notary seal on signed documents. Although most official documents do not need notarized signatures, a ...

CHICAGO — Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state’s office. This process is one of the latest ...

The new Electronic-Notary service, administered by the secretary of state’s office, will allow individuals and businesses to conduct notarizations electronically, officials said. During the process, ...