Illinois Statutes Chapter 755. Estates § 6/15-5. Remote witness for document other than a will

(a) A person may witness any document, other than a will, using audio-video communication between the individual signing the document and the witness. The signatures may be contained in a single document or the document may be signed in counterparts. The counterparts of a document may be electronic records, paper copies, or any combination thereof.

(b) During the audio-video communication:

(c) If the witness is signing a document in counterparts, then the witness's signed signature page or a copy of the same shall be attached to the document within 10 business days of the signing and before the signer's death or incapacity. The document becomes effective when the witness's signed signature page or a copy of the same is attached to the document.