Notary Public
A Notary is appointed by the Secretary of State for a four-year term.
You may also obtain an application and/or handbook online from the Secretary of State at www.ilsos.gov. Click on Department, then on Index, then Notary Services. All applicants must obtain a $5,000 notary bond from a bonding or surety company. The completed notary application, proof of surety bond and a $15.00 filing fee are mailed to:
Secretary of State
Index Department
111 E. Monroe
Springfield, Il 62756
(217) 782-7017
Once your official Notary Commission is processed by the Secretary of State’s office, they will mail the certificate to you at the address on your commission. *This process became effective July 1, 2022.
Your appointment as a notary is not complete until the commission is recorded with the Secretary of State’s office.
If you have any questions, please call the Secretary of State’s office at (217) 782-7017.
You may also obtain an application and/or handbook online from the Secretary of State at www.ilsos.gov. Click on Department, then on Index, then Notary Services. All applicants must obtain a $5,000 notary bond from a bonding or surety company. The completed notary application, proof of surety bond and a $15.00 filing fee are mailed to:
Secretary of State
Index Department
111 E. Monroe
Springfield, Il 62756
(217) 782-7017
Once your official Notary Commission is processed by the Secretary of State’s office, they will mail the certificate to you at the address on your commission. *This process became effective July 1, 2022.
Your appointment as a notary is not complete until the commission is recorded with the Secretary of State’s office.
If you have any questions, please call the Secretary of State’s office at (217) 782-7017.
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