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Illinois Notary Public Training

Whether you’re becoming a Notary for the first time or renewing your commission, we can help you check your state-required training and exam off the list. Our Notary Public course meets Illinois requirements and prepares you with what you need to know for your work ahead.

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Become a Notary

State-Required Training and Exam

Learn everything you need to know to become a Notary and take the included Notary Public state exam, at your own pace! From the application process to performing notarizations and mistakes to avoid throughout your commission.

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Renew as a Notary

State-Required Training and Exam

Brush up on best practices, Notary procedures, and how to handle tricky situations with confidence. Then take the included end-of-course Notary Public exam to fulfill Illinois requirements for renewing Notaries.

Popular Courses

Investing in your education is one of the easiest ways to stay competitive as a Notary in Illinois. Take any of our online training courses to boost your skill set and expand your services at your own pace.

Remote Online Notary training course

Remote Online Notary Training (RON)

Expand your reach and earning potential by becoming a remote online Notary. This complete online course covers remote online and electronic notarizations, including what tools to use and best practices to follow.

Remote Notary Training
Signing Agent Training and Exam course

Signing Agent Training and Exam

Master the fundamentals of loan signings, learn to explain documents with confidence, avoid common mistakes, and perform signings that protect borrower's privacy. Take the first step toward becoming a trusted Signing Agent today!

Signing Agent Training
Notary Quick Start training course

Notary Quick-Start Training

Keep your Notary knowledge sharp with this 20-minute interactive online course. Includes a downloadable guide on the five steps of proper notarization to help you brush up on handling common notarial acts!

Quick-Start Training

Additional Resources

Notary Essentials training course

Notary Essentials® Training

Learn how to perform mistake-free notarizations every time! This interactive online course walks you through real-life scenarios and prepares you for notarizations you’ll likely encounter as an Illinois Notary.

Notary Essentials Training
an Illinois Notary Primer handbook

Illinois Notary Primer

Take our Notary Primer with you on-the-go! This complete handbook explains Illinois Notary laws and general Notary practices in easy-to-understand terms.

Illinois Notary Primer
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NNA Conference

Join us for our largest annual gathering—the NNA Conference! Connect with Notaries and Signing Agents across the nation, attend workshops, and network with industry experts.

NNA Conference
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