Notice
Effective immediately, the Illinois Secretary of State will reject any notary application information that has been altered in any way. Notary Express is no longer allowed by state law to make any corrections on your behalf. Therefore, if you need to make corrections to your application, please start a new form. Failure to do so will delay your commission process.
Your name and address MUST match your Illinois driver's license or state ID card, or your application will be rejected.
Notary Express offers a few simple steps to become or renew your notary commission. With our help, becoming a notary is easy, fast and affordable. Our notary packages contain everything you need, in accordance with Illinois law, to perform your notarial duties correctly and efficiently.
We offer Standard and Deluxe Packages that include basic and additional layers of E&O protection and supplies. Review the Illinois notary qualifications and package options below.
BEST VALUE
Includes extra E&O protection.
Traditional Notary
$10499
4 Year Term Resident
1 Year Term Non-Resident $84.99
$5000 Notary Bond
$10,000 E&O Insurance
Self-Inking Notary Stamp
Notary Record Journal
State Filing Fee Included*
Shipping & Tax Included
Includes basic protection.
Traditional Notary
$6499
4 Year Term Resident
1 Year Term Non-Resident $64.99
$5000 Notary Bond
$5000 E&O Insurance
Self-Inking Notary Stamp
State Filing Fee Included*
Shipping & Tax Included
Package prices reflect savings over purchasing items individually. We will mail your customized stamp and other supplies within 5 business days after we receive proof of your notary commission. All Notary Express supplies come with a notary term guarantee.
After completing your notary application in our online system, please do the following:
Next, we will error check and review your application for accuracy, issue your notary bond and file your application with the Secretary of State.
Once you are approved as a notary public, we will ship your stamp and supplies to you upon receiving a copy of your commission certificate. Please do not send the original.
To avoid delays, please email or fax a copy of your commission certificate to us when you receive it.
Applying online is safe, easy, and fast. If you prefer to apply offline, just follow our simple steps to start the application process.
The state may require additional time to complete processing. During peak renewal times, processing time may take even longer when applying by mail.
Steps to apply by mail
Print and fill out the Illinois notary application
Choose a notary package and include a check with your order
Mail us your completed application, order form, and payment
After you are approved as a notary public and send us a copy of your commission certificate, we will ship your supplies within 5 business days
To become or renew as an Illinois Notary Public, you must:
Illinois Residents
Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Be an Illinois resident for 30 days
Be at least 18 years of age
Be able to read and write the English language
Have not been convicted of a felony
Have not had a previous Notary commission revoked
Education & exam for new and renewing notaries
Paper or electronic record journal
Non-Illinois Residents
Must satisfy the same qualifications as Illinois residents
Must submit a Non-Resident Notary Public application form and follow the same notary application process and procedures as Illinois residents
Must be a resident of a state bordering Illinois whose place of work or business is within a county in Illinois (Qualifying bordering states include Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin)
Out-of-state residents will be commissioned in the county in which they are employed or maintain a business in Illinois
Education & exam for new and renewing notaries
Paper or electronic record journal