Illinois Notary Application

The application wizard makes it easy for you to complete your Illinois Notary application without errors! You’ll be able to save your progress to your NNA profile and print it at your convenience, or download a blank application instead.

If you are applying for an Illinois non-resident Notary commission, you must use this form.

When completed, you must PRINT, SIGN AND MAIL your application to: National Notary Association, 9350 De Soto Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311-4926.

Notary Name
Required *

This is the name you will be required to sign when notarizing:

First Name *

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name *

Business Address
The State of Illinois requires a physical address. Enter "N/A" or "Self Employed" for business address if none.

Required *

Street *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Identifying Information
Required *

Name of Employer *

Date of Birth *

Drivers License or
State Identification Card Number *

Verify Drivers License or
State Identification Card Number *

Home Address
The State of Illinois requires a physical address.

Required *

Street *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

County of Residence *

Contact Information
Required *

Email Address *

Home Phone *

Business Phone *

Required *

Are you renewing an existing commission? *

Yes

Commission Expiration Date *

Commission Number *

Has your name, address or county changed since your last commission? *

Yes

Please give the previous name, address and/or county *

Will you perform Notarizations remotely by means of Audio-Video Communication? *

Yes

Qualification Statements
Required *

I am a U.S. citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence.*

I have been a resident of Illinois for at least 30 days.*

I am age 18 or older.*

I have never been convicted of a felony.*

I am able to read and write the English language.*

I have never had a notary public commission revoked.*

Notarial Oath
Required *

I do solemnly affirm, under the penalty of perjury, that the answers to all statements on this application are true, complete and correct; that I have carefully read the notary law of the State of Illinois; and that if appointed and commissioned as a notary public, I will perform faithfully, to the best of my ability, all notarial acts in accordance with the law. Further, my signature below authorizes the Office of the Secretary of State to conduct a background verification to confirm the assertions and information provided herein.*

Illinois Notary Application

1Applicant Information

Notary Name
Required *

Business Address
The State of Illinois requires a physical address. Enter "N/A" or "Self Employed" for business address if none.

Required *

Identifying Information
Required *

Home Address
The State of Illinois requires a physical address.

Required *

Contact Information
Required *

2Commission Information

Required *

3Qualifications & Oath

Qualification Statements
Required *

Notarial Oath
Required *

Illinois Notary Application

1Applicant Information

Notary Name Required *

Business Address The State of Illinois requires a physical address. Enter "N/A" or "Self Employed" for business address if none. Required *

Identifying Information Required *

Home Address The State of Illinois requires a physical address. Required *

Contact Information Required *

2Commission Information

Required *

3Qualifications & Oath

Qualification Statements Required *

Notarial Oath Required *

Notary Name
Required *

Business Address
The State of Illinois requires a physical address. Enter "N/A" or "Self Employed" for business address if none.

Required *

Identifying Information
Required *

Home Address
The State of Illinois requires a physical address.

Required *

Contact Information
Required *

Qualification Statements
Required *

Notarial Oath
Required *