Notary Services

Availability

We will try to have someone available for notary services whenever we’re open (up to 15 minutes before we close), but we highly encourage you to call 630.759.2102 to confirm availability on that day. Our notary services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cost

We do not charge for notary services at Fountaindale.

For more information on the maximum fees allowed in Illinois, view section 3-104 of the Illinois Notary Public Act.

What to Bring

1. A current, valid ID issued by a state or federal agency that includes your photo and signature, such as a current driver’s license, state ID, U.S. military ID or U.S. passport.
2. Your unsigned document to be notarized. Documents must be signed in the notary’s presence.

Limitations

We are not attorneys licensed to practice law in Illinois. We are not allowed to draft legal documents or records, nor may we give legal advice on any matter or accept or charge fees for the performance of those activities.

Notary services are not available for the following documents:

• Blank forms. Any blank spaces on a form should be crossed out or have N/A written
• Deeds
• Wills or living wills
• Trusts
• Documents of conveyance of real estate, mortgages, other real estate loans, documents or transactions or property transfers, including but not limited to refinancing or other types of real estate loans, purchases, sales, and beneficial interests in land trusts and deeds.
• Power of Attorney or documents being signed by someone who has power of attorney and wants to sign on behalf of another person.

Additionally, Illinois Notaries by law cannot:

• Notarize I-9 forms
• Provide Apostilles
• Attest to true copies of passports, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, etc.

Illinois law does not authorize a notary public to certify copies of any document. Persons requesting certified copies will be referred to the official who has custody of the original document or to the office where the document has been officially filed.

Read our Notary Services Policy for a full list of limitations.