IL Notary Notary Commission Application and Renewal Process 1

Question 1

How long is an Illinois notary public commission valid?

Accepted Answer

4 years

Answer

2 years

Answer

6 years

Answer

10 years

Question 2

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for an Illinois notary public commission?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

16 years old

Answer

21 years old

Answer

25 years old

Question 3

To which Illinois government office does a notary applicant submit their commission application?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Secretary of State

Answer

Illinois Attorney General

Answer

County Clerk

Answer

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Question 4

What is the required surety bond amount for an Illinois notary public?

Accepted Answer

$5,000

Answer

$1,000

Answer

$2,500

Answer

$10,000

Question 5

Which residency condition allows a non-Illinois resident to qualify for an Illinois notary commission?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a regular place of employment or practice in Illinois

Answer

Owning real estate in Illinois

Answer

Having family members who live in Illinois

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Holding a professional license issued by Illinois

Question 6

After being commissioned, where must an Illinois notary file their oath of office?

Accepted Answer

County clerk of the county where the notary resides or is employed

Answer

Illinois Secretary of State's office

Answer

Illinois Supreme Court

Answer

Circuit court of their judicial district

Question 7

What must an Illinois notary applicant submit along with their application to the Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

A surety bond and the applicable application fee

Answer

A completed background check form only

Answer

Proof of U.S. citizenship only

Answer

Two letters of professional recommendation