Section 176.850  Use of System Provider to Store Electronic Journals and Recordings

a)         An electronic notary public may use a system provider to store the electronic journal of the electronic notary public and the recording made under 5 ILCS 312/6A-104 of an electronic notarial act performed using audio-video communication if the provider has registered with the Secretary of State and the provider's certification is in effect.

b)         Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a provider that stores the electronic journal of an electronic notary public and the recording made under 5 ILCS 312/6A-104 of an electronic notarial act performed using audio-video communication must allow the electronic notary public sole control of the electronic journal and the recording.  The provider may allow access to the electronic journal of an electronic notary public or a recording if the electronic notary public has authorized such access or the access to the electronic journal or recording is authorized by the Act or this Part.

(Source:  Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 8640, effective June 5, 2023)