Renew Your Notary Commission in Illinois
in Just a Few Easy Steps


Avoid the hassle of a lapsed notary commission. Renewing your Illinois notary commission with us is simple, fast, and affordable. Simply follow the steps outlined below to continue your notary work uninterrupted.

To renew your notary commission in Illinois, you must:

  • 1- Order a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary bond.

  • 2- Complete our approved Illinois notary course.

  • 3- Complete an Illinois notary renewal application online.

  • 4- Purchase a new notary stamp.

  • 5- Email or fax us a copy of your Illinois Notary commission certificate.

Everything You Need to Renew Your Notary Commission in Illinois


Only $80.95*
Includes a One-year Membership to AAN

Limited time offer - save up to 40% on notary supplies

This Illinois notary renewal package includes the following:
Four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary bond**
Four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary errors & omissions insurance policy (included at no additional cost to you)
Notary course approved by the Illinois Secretary of State**
Trodat self-inking rectangular notary stamp (item # IL201)**
One-year membership to AAN (a $19.00 value included with your notary supplies order at no additional cost)
Four years of expert support (includes help with notary procedures, name/address updates, and more)
Your Cost: Only $80.95*

*The Illinois Notary Package I may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $50.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P103 on the order form. The Illinois Notary Package II may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the state mandatory four-year, $5,000 notary bond for $52.95 plus $7.95 for shipping. Enter item # P104 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 Renew Your Notary Commission in Illinois


  1. Order a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary bond.

    The notary bond is required by the state to protect the public from a notary’s 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. The notary bond is available for download instantly upon checkout along with instructions to complete the notary application process. The notary bond includes a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary errors and omissions insurance policy at no additional cost to you.

  2. Complete our approved Illinois notary course.

    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 if you do not complete the course within the thirty days required by law. We offer the notary course as part of a renewal application package, or you can register for the course separately. Your course certificate of completion will be ready for download after you pass the course final exam.

  3. Complete an Illinois notary renewal application online.

    Go to the Illinois Secretary of State’s website to submit a notary renewal application online. The approval process goes much more quickly when you submit your application online than when you mail it to the state. Before starting the renewal 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 renewal process. Upon approval, the Illinois Secretary of State's office will email you a link to download your new Illinois notary commission certificate.

  4. Purchase a new notary stamp.

    Order notary supplies from our website at prices up to 40% lower 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.

  5. 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 stamp and any other notary supplies you may have ordered.

Do you want to renew by mail?

Renewing your Illinois notary commission online is safe, easy, and fast, but if you'd prefer to renew offline, just follow these five simple steps to start the Illinois notary application process.

We will get you approved as an Illinois notary in four to six weeks.

  1. 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.

  2. Click here to print the Illinois notary application forms.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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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