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This bill amends the Illinois Notary Public Act to provide free notarization services for individuals seeking an Illinois Secretary of State Department of Driver Services Homeless Status Certification form. Specifically, the bill adds two new provisions to the existing law: first, in Section 3-104, it stipulates that no fee shall be charged for any notarial act related to executing the Homeless Status Certification form, and second, in Section 6-104, it prohibits notaries public from charging a fee for notarizing this specific form. The purpose of this legislation appears to be removing financial barriers for homeless individuals who need official documentation for identification or service access purposes. By ensuring that notaries cannot charge a fee for these specific notarial acts, the bill helps make an important administrative process more accessible to a vulnerable population who may have limited financial resources. The bill maintains all other existing regulations about notarial acts and fees while creating this specific exemption for homeless status certification documentation.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1173&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104