After replacing an electronic seal, what must be done within ten days?

When a notary in Illinois replaces an electronic seal, it is essential to provide details about the new technology to the Secretary of State within ten days. This requirement ensures that the state's records are up-to-date and reflect the notary's current equipment, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of notarial acts performed electronically. Keeping the Secretary of State informed allows for proper oversight and helps prevent potential fraud or misuse of notarial acts with outdated or unauthorized technology.

Updating all previous notarial acts isn't necessary in this situation, and submitting all notarized documents for verification would not be feasible or practical. Additionally, while it is important to ensure that local authorities have the correct information about a notary, changing the notary registration is not the immediate requirement after replacing an electronic seal. The key obligation is to keep the Secretary of State informed about any changes in technology used for electronic notarizations.