State Information for Illinois
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Illinois Notary Requirements and Information
Illinois Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
be at least 18 years old;
be a resident of the state of Illinois for at least 30 days or a resident of a bordering state that has been employed in Illinois for at least 30 days;
be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien;
not have been convicted of a felony;
be able to read and write the English language; and
not have had a notary commission suspended or revoked within 10 years from the date applying.
How to Apply to Become an Illinois Notary
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the Illinois Secretary of States Office: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/indexpub.html#notary
Secretary of State
Term of Office
4 Year term for a resident.
1 year term for a non-resident.
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not required.
Notary Bond Requirement
$5,000 Bond Required (4-year term).
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Recordbook required, Effective 6-5-2023, for all notarial acts performed by Notaries Public and Electronic Notaries.
Notary Seal Requirement
Ink stamp required. Seal image must be legible; black ink specified.
Authorized Duties
Oaths/affirmations;
take verification upon oath/affirmation;
take acknowledgments and proofs;
witness or attest signatures.
Change of Name, Address or Eligibility Status
See detailed information on the website of the Illinois Secretary of State: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/indexpub.html#notary
Contact Information for the State of Illinois
State of Illinois Notary Website
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/notary/home.html
State of Illinois Notary Handbook
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/indexpub.html#notary
State of Illinois Online Notary Search
https://apps.ilsos.gov/notarysearch/
Phone Number
(212) 782-7017
Address
Secretary of State
Index Department
111 E Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62756
Apostille Certification Information
Phone Number
(217) 782-7017
Further Information
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/indexpub.html#notary
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided as is, free of warranty of any kind. Last updated September 2023.
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