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55 ILCS 5/3-5013

(55 ILCS 5/3-5013) (from Ch. 34, par. 3-5013)

Sec. 3-5013. Transcription or reproduction of written instruments.

The recorder, when recording at length instruments in writing in the 
office, may transcribe the instruments in handwriting or typewriting, make
photographic or photostatic reproductions of the instruments, or transcribe
the instruments partly in handwriting or typewriting and make photographic
or photostatic reproductions of the remaining portions of the instruments.
Every document, however, shall be filed in a complete and intelligible
manner. The recorder may not accept facsimile or other photographic or
photostatic copies of the signatures of parties executing documents without
labeling those signatures as copies unless they are digital signatures submitted under federal or State law. When photographic or photostatic
reproductions are used, the recorder shall first be satisfied that the
reproductions are as lasting and durable as handwritten or typewritten
copies. The reproductions may be upon sheets bound together in well bound
books or placed in books that are permanently locked so that the sheets
cannot be tampered with or removed. When instruments are reproduced by
microphotography, digital scanning, or reproduced on film as provided in this
Section the reproduction thus made shall be deemed the record for
all purposes.

(Source: P.A. 103-400, eff. 1-1-24.)