ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE'S
Online Application Instructions
Starting August 1, 2024 all notary commissions are now processed directly through the Secretary of State's website. The following instructions are meant to help guide you through the online application.
If at any time you need help completing the application, please call the state's office directly. The number for the Secretary of State's office is (217) 782-7017.
If at any time you need help completing the application, please call the state's office directly. The number for the Secretary of State's office is (217) 782-7017.
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General Information
If you took your course with us, you can find your notarial certificate on the welcome page of the course. Course certificates are awarded once you have completed the course and passed the final exam.
I 264 Bond Form:
New or renewing commission applying for:
click here to complete our
bond form.
New or renewing commission applying for:
- "Traditional" notary commission
- "Traditional" and electronic notary commissions
click here to complete our
bond form.
Which form do I use?
I 263 Bond Form:
For current active notaries who are adding an electronic commission.
I 263 Bond Form:
For current active notaries who are adding an electronic commission.
When you are ready, scroll to bottom and click "Start a Notary Application".
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If you took your course with us, you can find your notarial certificate on the welcome page of the course. Course certificates are awarded once you have completed the course and passed the final exam.
Which form do I use?
I 263 Bond Form:
For current active notaries who are adding an electronic commission.
I 264 Bond Form:
New or renewing commission applying for:
When you are ready, scroll to bottom and click "Start a Notary Application".
Which form do I use?
I 263 Bond Form:
For current active notaries who are adding an electronic commission.
I 264 Bond Form:
New or renewing commission applying for:
- "Traditional" notary commission
- "Traditional" and electronic notary commissions
When you are ready, scroll to bottom and click "Start a Notary Application".
General Information
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Applicant Information
If you have an email already on file with the Secretary of State, you are required to use the same email address. Using the wrong email will result in an error.
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Email Authorization
You will receive an authorization code in the email you provided from the previous page. If you do not see the email, check your spam/junk folder.
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Business Information
Enter business information, if applicable.
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Electronic Commission
If you answer yes to the first question, two additional questions will be asked
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Electronic Commission
If you answer yes to the first question, two additional questions outlined in the red box will be asked.
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Qualifying Questions
If you answer yes to the last question, be prepared to answer the additional questions outlined in the red box.
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Qualifying Questions
If you answer yes to the last question, be prepared to answer the additional questions outlined in the red box.
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Upload Documents
If you previously answered yes to performing electronic notarizations, you must also upload your electronic signature.
Your bond information and document are provided by us via email. If you did not receive the email, confirm you completed our online wizard and purchased a bond package.
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Upload Documents
If you previously answered yes to performing electronic notarizations, you must also upload your electronic signature.
Your bond information and document are provided by us via email. If you did not receive the email, confirm you completed our online wizard and purchased a bond package.
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State Filing Fee and Processing
The state filing fee is now paid directly to the Secretary of State. All of our bond package prices have been reduced to reflect this change.
Once you submit your online application with payment on the state's website you will receive your notarial certificate within 24-48 hours. Please forward us your notary certificate so we can make your notary stamp.
Once you submit your online application with payment on the state's website you will receive your notarial certificate within 24-48 hours. Please forward us your notary certificate so we can make your notary stamp.
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