Your One-Stop Shop to Become a Notary in Illinois
The American Association of Notaries offers a simple step-by-step guide to become an Illinois notary. With our help, becoming an Illinois notary is easy and hassle free.
To become a notary in Illinois, you must:
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1- Be 18 years of age or older.
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2- Be a resident of Illinois for at least thirty days or be a resident of a state bordering Illinois and have been employed or have maintained a business in Illinois for at least thirty days.
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3- Be able to read and write the English language.
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4- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
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5- Not have a conviction for a felony.
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6- Not have had a notary commission or a prior application revoked due to a finding or decision by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Steps to Become a Notary in Illinois
To become a notary public in Illinois, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, then complete the following steps:
Step 1- Purchase a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary bond.
The notary bond is required by the state to protect the public from notary errors. You will be asked to upload the notary bond when completing the application on the Illinois Secretary of State’s website. Your notary bond will be issued instantly upon checkout. The notary bond includes a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary errors and omissions insurance policy at no additional charge to you. Click here to order the notary bond.
Step 2- Take an approved notary public study course and pass the exam.
All new notary applicants are required to complete a notary course approved by the Illinois Secretary of State. The American Association of Notaries (an approved course provider) offers an approved course for as little as $29. You can register for the course when ordering the notary bond or you can register here if you prefer to take the course separately.
Step 3- Complete the Illinois notary application.
Go to the Illinois Secretary of State’s website to complete a notary application. You will be asked to upload a copy of your signed notary bond and certificate of course completion during the online application process. A $15 application filing fee is due when you submit your notary application.
Step 4- Receive your Illinois notary commission certificate.
Upon approval of your notary application, the secretary of state will email you a link to download your Illinois notary commission certificate. You will need to provide a copy of the notary commission certificate to a stamp vendor when ordering a notary stamp.
Step 5- Order your Illinois notary supplies.
At a minimum, an Illinois notary is required to use a notary stamp and a notary journal to authenticate and record all notarial acts performed. All our notary stamps and journals comply with Illinois notary law and come with a lifetime warranty. Click here to order your notary supplies.
Step 6- Email us a copy of your commission certificate.
If you ordered notary supplies from us, email or fax us a copy of your Illinois notary commission certificate so we can prepare and ship your Illinois notary stamp, notary journal, and any additional notary supplies that you may have ordered.
Everything You Need to Become a Notary in Illinois
Includes a One-year Membership to AAN
Limited time offer - save up to 40% on notary supplies
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Four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary bond** | |
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Four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary errors & omissions insurance policy (included at no additional cost to you) | |
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Notary course approved by the Illinois Secretary of State** | |
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Trodat self-inking rectangular notary stamp (item # IL201)** | |
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Illinois notary journal (item # IL700)** | |
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One-year membership to AAN (a $19.00 value included with your notary supplies order at no additional cost) | |
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Four years of expert support (includes help with notary procedures, name/address updates, and more) | |
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Your Cost:
Only $92.95*
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*The Illinois Notary Value Package I may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $62.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P101 on the order form. The Illinois Notary Value Package II may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $64.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P102 on the order form. The Illinois four-year, $5,000 notary bond may also be purchased separately for $30.00. Discounts/savings apply only to notary supplies.
**Required by Illinois notary law.
How to Become a Notary in Illinois
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Order a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary bond.
The notary bond is required by the state to protect the public from notary errors. You will be asked to upload the notary bond when completing the application on the Illinois Secretary of State’s website. Save time! No need to wait for days to receive your Illinois notary bond. You can now download the bond instantly upon checkout. To provide you with an extra layer of protection, we are including a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary errors and omissions insurance policy with your bond at no additional charge to you.
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Take our notary public course and pass the examination.
Our notary course is approved by the Illinois Secretary of State. The course is available on our website for only $29. We do not charge you any additional fees to retake the course if you fail the final exam or do not complete it within the thirty days as required by law. We offer the notary course as part of a package that includes the bond, course, and supplies, or you can register for the course separately. Your notary course certificate of completion will be available for download after you pass the course final exam.
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Complete an Illinois notary application online.
Go to the Illinois Secretary of State’s website to submit a notary application online. The approval process goes much more quickly when you submit an online application than when you mail your application. Before starting the application online, be sure to have an electronic copy of your signed notary bond and certificate of course completion. You will be asked to upload these documents during the application process.
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Wait to receive your Illinois notary commission certificate.
The Illinois Secretary of State's office will email you a link to download your Illinois notary commission certificate when your application is approved. Allow 1-3 business days for the secretary of state to approve your notary application.
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Order your Illinois notary supplies.
Order notary supplies from our website at prices up to 40% less than you will find elsewhere and receive a free one-year membership to the American Association of Notaries at no additional cost (a $19.00 value). We offer only the highest-quality products, which comply with Illinois legal requirements for notaries. All our Illinois notary stamps are manufactured in house, and we stand behind them 100%. All our notary supplies come with a LIFETIME REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE.
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Email or fax us a copy of your Illinois notary commission certificate.
Email a copy of your Illinois notary commission certificate to sales@usnotaries.com or fax it to 713-649-0011 so we can prepare and ship your Illinois notary supplies.
Do you want to apply by mail?
Applying online to become a notary in Illinois is safe, easy, and fast, but if you'd prefer to apply offline, just follow these five simple steps to start the Illinois notary application process.
You'll be approved as a notary public in Illinois in four to six weeks.
Register to take our approved Illinois notary public study course and take the final examination. You must score 85 percent or better to pass the exam.
Click here to print the Illinois notary application forms.
Select the complete Illinois notary supplies package listed on the order form. All our Illinois notary products are manufactured in-house, comply with Illinois notary laws, and come with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Mail us your signed and completed Illinois notary application, order form, a copy of your Illinois driver’s license or state ID card, a copy of your notary course certificate of completion, and payment. We will review your application for accuracy, issue the bond, and file your application with the Illinois Secretary of State.
Email us a copy of your Illinois notary commission certificate to sales@usnotaries.com or fax it to 713-649-0011 so we can prepare and ship your Illinois notary supplies package.
Illinois notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, the American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company (established 1900). Kal Tabbara is a licensed insurance agent in Illinois.
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