Your Cookies are Disabled! NationalNotary.org sets cookies on your computer to help improve performance and provide a more engaging user experience. By using this site, you accept the terms of our cookie policy. Learn more.

Menu
National Notary Association

Your Illinois Notary Surety Bond

Illinois law requires Notaries to purchase and maintain a surety bond for the duration of their 4-year commission. A $5,000 bond is required for Notaries who wish to only perform notarial acts for signers that are physically in your presence. A $30,000 bond is required if you plan to perform notarial acts for remotely located signers.

The bond protects the public against financial loss due to improper conduct by a Notary. It is NOT insurance protection for Notaries.

Processing your Illinois Application/Bond Form

The application process varies depending on the bond you purchase.

  • $5,000 Notary Bond – New and renewing Notaries interested in performing notarial acts for signers that are physically in your presence only must purchase a $5,000 bond and complete a Notary Public Bond Form.
  • $25,000 Notary Bond – Notaries who already hold a $5,000 bond and wish to also perform notarial acts for remotely located signers must purchase an additional $25,000 bond and complete a Notary Public Bond form.
  • $30,000 Notary Bond –New and renewing Notaries interested in performing notarial acts for remotely located signers (as well as those physically in your presence) must purchase a $30,000 bond and complete a Notary Public Bond Form. When filling out the application, be sure to check the box indicating that you will perform notarizations remotely by means of audio-visual communication.

After placing your order, you'll receive your bond from the NNA via email. Follow the instructions included in the email and upload the bond form as part of the online application.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

bond icon

Illinois$5,000 4-year Bond

New or renewing Notaries who wish to only perform notarial acts for signers that are physically in your presence.

$29
Add to Cart

Illinois$25,000 4-year Bond

Notaries with a $5,000 bond who wish to also perform notarial acts for remotely located signers.

$70
Add to Cart

Illinois$30,000 4-year Bond

New and renewing Notaries interested in notarizing paper and electronic documents for in-person and remotely located signers.

NOTE: Do not purchase this bond if you already have a $5,000 bond and wish to perform notarial acts for remotely located signers. Purchase the $25,000 bond. Questions? Call us at 1-800-876-6827

$90
Add to Cart

Get insurance, bonds, and everything else you need with a full
NOTARY SUPPLY PACKAGE

BECOME a NotaryRENEW as a Notary

 

Bonds, seals and other custom items with expedited shipping must be placed with a Customer Care representative and will be shipped separately. Please call 1-800-US NOTARY to place your expedited custom item order.

PENNSYLVANIA BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC., AN AFFILIATE OF MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL). ALL OTHER BONDS AND E&O POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL), WEST DES MOINES, IOWA. AGENT FOR ALL BONDS AND E&O POLICIES IS NNA INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC (CA LICENSE #0668915). THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY ANY POLICY ISSUED SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY ISSUED, ANY CONTRARY REPRESENTATIONS HEREIN NOTWITHSTANDING. COMMISSION NUMBER AND COMMISSION EFFECTIVE AND EXPIRATION DATES ARE REQUIRED FOR E&O POLICY ACTIVATION.

Close