Mobile Notaries in Lake County, IL

Mobile Notary Services in Lake County, Illinois

Lake County stretches along the northern shore of Illinois bordering Wisconsin and includes communities such as Waukegan, Libertyville, Highland Park, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, and Mundelein. The county's mix of affluent north shore suburbs, large corporate campuses, and active real estate market creates strong year-round demand for mobile notary services throughout the region.

This directory currently lists 131 active commissioned notaries in Lake County, all sourced directly from Illinois Secretary of State public license records. Every notary shown holds a valid Illinois notary commission and is authorized to perform notarizations throughout the state.

What Does a Mobile Notary Do?

A mobile notary is a commissioned notary public who travels to your location to perform notarizations rather than requiring you to come to an office. This is especially valuable for real estate closings, loan signings, hospital visits, care facilities, and business transactions where travel is inconvenient.

Common documents that require notarization in Illinois include:

• Real estate deeds and mortgage documents
• Loan and refinancing paperwork
• Powers of attorney
• Wills and trust documents
• Affidavits and sworn statements
• Vehicle title transfers
• Business contracts and agreements
• Medical consent forms
• Immigration and visa documents

Illinois Notary Fees and What to Expect

Illinois law sets a maximum notary fee of $1.00 per notarized signature. However, mobile notaries typically charge an additional travel fee that varies based on distance and time. For a standard loan signing or real estate closing, expect to pay between $75 and $150 total including travel. Always confirm fees upfront before scheduling an appointment.

When meeting with a notary you should bring:

• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID)
• All documents requiring notarization — do not sign them in advance
• Any additional signers who need to be present

Important: Never sign documents before meeting with the notary. The notary must witness your signature in person to perform a valid notarization.

Electronic Notarization in Illinois

Illinois law permits Remote Online Notarization (RON), which allows notaries to perform notarizations via secure audiovisual technology. Some notaries listed in this directory are authorized for electronic notarizations — look for the "Electronic notary" tag on their listing. RON can be a convenient option for documents that do not require in-person presence and is particularly useful for out-of-state signers.

How to Verify a Notary's Commission in Illinois

All notaries listed on this site are sourced from Illinois Secretary of State public records. You can independently verify any notary's current commission status by visiting the Illinois Secretary of State website at ilsos.gov and searching the notary public database. We recommend verifying commission status before engaging any notary for important legal or financial documents.

A valid Illinois notary commission includes a commission number, issue date, and expiration date. Notaries must renew their commission every four years. Commission expiration dates are shown on each listing in this directory.

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