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| More About Illinois Notaries |
Eligibility |
- United States citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
- Illinois resident for at least 30 days or a resident of a qualifying bordering state who has been employed in Illinois for at least 30 days (currently, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin offer mutual commission reciprocation, but Indiana does not)
- At least 18 years old
- Able to read and write English
- No felony convictions
- No revocation of a Notary commission in the past ten years
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Application and Bond Filing Procedures |
Call the NNA at 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) if you have any questions during this process.- Order your Complete Notary Supply Package (see "Become" and "Renew" links above) – which includes your State-required Notary Bond.*
- Call 1-800-US NOTARY (1-800-876-6827) to confirm the details of your order.
- We will IMMEDIATELY issue your Notary Bond according to the following guidelines:
New Notaries: The effective date will be indicated as 30 days after your order date.
Renewing Notaries: The effective date will match the date of your commission renewal.
- We will mail your activated Notary Bond to you via First Class mail.
- Submit your Notary application to the County Clerk WITH your NNA Notary Bond.
*BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL), DES MOINES, IOWA. PENNSYLVANIA BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY NATIONS BONDING COMPANY, AUSTIN, TEXAS, A SUBSIDIARY OF MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL). AGENT FOR ALL BONDS AND E&O POLICIES IS NNA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
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State Government Information |
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Notary Provisions |
| Term: |
Four years (One year for out of state residents) |
| State Filing Fee: |
$10.00 |
| Bond Required: |
$5,000 |
| Seal Required: |
Inked stamp |
| Jurisdiction: |
State |
| Journal: |
Recommended by the state |
| Fee Schedule: |
Required to post with non-English ads |
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Live and Online Notary Training |
| NNA educational programs are available at your convenience. No matter if you choose a live seminar or an online course, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Notary practices and procedures. Plus, you'll learn time-saving tips to help you do your new job quickly and correctly. |
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View Illinois Notary Public Training Options
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Guide to Notary Fees |
| Acknowledgments: |
$1.00 |
| Jurats: |
$1.00 |
| Oaths & Affirmations: |
$1.00 |
| Notary-Certified Copies: |
Act not allowed |
| Proofs: |
$1.00 |
| Additional Information: |
Post fee schedule with non-English ads |
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