Journal required for notarizations involving conveyances of residential or commercial property in Cook County. Thumbprint capture disabled: Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Snap the document, scan the ID barcode, signer signs on screen — a complete, tamper-evident journal entry in under 60 seconds, with the retention clock, entry fields, and recording restrictions for your commission handled automatically. Optional evidence mode keeps an encrypted copy of exactly what you notarized, sealed into the record by hash.
Start your Illinois journal freeBusinesses that serve commissioned notaries can sponsor this state page or appear in related metro and category pages. State sponsorship starts at $399/month and is always labeled sponsored.
Advertise on this state pageSummary reviewed against the cited source on July 8, 2026. Laws change — always confirm with your commissioning office.