Be a U.S. citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence.
Not have a previous Notary commission revoked.
Be able to read and write the English language
Not be convicted of a felony.
18 years of age or older.
Be a resident of Illinois, or worked/maintained a business in Illinois and reside in a qualifying border state, for 30 days.
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How to Become a Notary
The following steps must be completed to become or renew as a notary:
Purchase the State Required Supplies
Determine Eligibility to Become an Illinois Notary
In Illinois, each notary is required to purchase a $5,000 surety bond and a notary stamp.
Complete the State Required Notary Application
Our online form helps you complete the application without errors. Once completed it will input your answers into the State application for you to print. For non-residents, use this application.
Get Your Application Notarized
You are required to have your application notarized by valid Illinois notary. If you are a current notary, you cannot notarize your own application.
Driver's License
All notary applicants must include a photocopy of their driver's license or state identification card.
Mail Application
Mail us your completed notary application, photocopy of driver's license or state id, and a copy of your order confirmation.
Important Reminders
• The application must be the original copy, not a photocopy
• Both the Notarial Oath and the Notary Public Bond sections of the
application must be signed by the applicant and both signatures
must match each other.
• Applications must be notarized by another valid IL notary. The signature of the notary must match the name on their notary stamp.
For more in-depth instructions, click here.
• Both the Notarial Oath and the Notary Public Bond sections of the
application must be signed by the applicant and both signatures
must match each other.
• Applications must be notarized by another valid IL notary. The signature of the notary must match the name on their notary stamp.
For more in-depth instructions, click here.
Bond Your Application
Once we receive your completed application and no errors are found, we will bond your application. We will then mail your application, copy of your driver's license or state id, and the $15 filing fee to the Secretary of State's office for processing.
*For faster processing from our office, select expedited processing to your notary package at the time of purchase.
*For faster processing from our office, select expedited processing to your notary package at the time of purchase.
Complete
Once approved, you will receive your notary certificate from the Secretary of State, and the supplies you purchased from us. Please check your certificate to make sure all information is correct.
