I am trying to clarify the proper way to notarize documents when it asks for the county. I live in — and my commission is registered in — Will County, but I work in Dupage County, and that is primarily where I notarize documents. Would I use Dupage or Will? — J.K., Illinois

When completing the venue on a Notary certificate, you enter the state and county where the notarization is performed.

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