IL Notary IL-Notary Notary Bond Requirements and Commission Maintenance 3

Question 1

If an Illinois notary changes their residential address, they must notify the Secretary of State within how many days?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

Illinois notaries must report address changes to the Secretary of State within 30 days.

Question 2

What must an Illinois notary do if they legally change their name during their commission term?

Accepted Answer

Apply for a new commission reflecting the new name

Answer

A legal name change requires the notary to obtain a new commission because the commission is issued in the notary's legal name.

Question 3

To renew an Illinois notary commission, the notary must:

Accepted Answer

Complete a new application and obtain a new surety bond

Answer

Renewal requires submitting a new application and a new $5,000 surety bond for the next four-year term.

Question 4

An Illinois notary who is convicted of a felony during their commission term may have their commission:

Accepted Answer

Revoked by the Secretary of State

Answer

A felony conviction is grounds for the Secretary of State to revoke an Illinois notary's commission.

Question 5

An Illinois notary resigns their commission voluntarily. What should they do with their notary seal?

Accepted Answer

Destroy or deface it so it cannot be misused

Answer

Upon resignation or expiration of a commission, the notary should destroy or deface the seal to prevent unauthorized use.

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