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Illinois Notary Public

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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering everything you need to pass

Chapter 1: Qualifications & Commissioning

4 sections

Chapter 2: Authorized Notarial Acts & Certificates

3 sections

Chapter 3: Identification & Personal Appearance

3 sections

Chapter 4: Journal, Seal & Fees

4 sections

Chapter 5: Remote & Electronic Notarization

3 sections

Chapter 6: Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline

3 sections

Illinois Notary-Specific Topics Covered

Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) duties and authority4-year commission term and 30-day Illinois residency ruleMandatory 3-hour course and 85% passing exam (effective January 1, 2024)$5,000 traditional bond and $25,000/$30,000 remote-electronic bond tiers$5 maximum traditional fee and $25 maximum electronic-act feeMandatory notary journal with 7-year retentionRectangular rubber-stamp seal elements and dimensionsRemote online and remote ink notarization with Secretary of State-approved providersItemized fee receipts and immigration-fee capsNotario prohibition and non-attorney advertising disclosures

Illinois Notary Exam Details

Illinois Notary Public

Administered by Illinois Secretary of State (Index Department)

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85% on the required course-completion exam (approx. 50 questions)

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$15 application filing fee (notary) plus a $5,000 surety bond; $40 to apply for both notary and electronic notary

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Study time: 3-6 hours (the mandatory 3-hour course plus self-study)

Prerequisites: Age 18+, U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, resided in Illinois 30 days before applying, no felony conviction, valid Illinois driver's license or ID

Valid for: 4-year commission term (1 year for qualifying nonresidents from bordering states)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Illinois Secretary of State (Index Department) content outline

Qualifications & Commissioning18%

Eligibility, 30-day residency, 4-year term, application, oath, mandatory course and 85% exam, and the role of the Illinois Secretary of State.

Authorized Notarial Acts & Certificates22%

Acknowledgments, jurats, oaths and affirmations, copy certifications, certificate wording, statewide jurisdiction, and signature by direction.

Identification & Personal Appearance16%

Personal appearance, satisfactory evidence of identity, acceptable government IDs, and credible identifying witnesses.

Journal, Seal & Fees20%

Mandatory journal and required fields, 7-year retention, rubber-stamp seal elements, $5 and $25 fee caps, and itemized receipts.

Remote & Electronic Notarization12%

Electronic notary commission, bonds, approved RON providers, identity proofing, audio-video recordings, and remote ink notarization.

Prohibited Acts, UPL & Discipline12%

Conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law, notario prohibition, penalties, liability, and grounds for revocation.

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