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Notary Bond

Notary Public Bond

Any individual applying for appointment and commission as a notary public or an electronic notary public in the State of Illinois. Required when: Application for a new or renewal notary public commission.

Overview

What it is.

Any individual applying for appointment and commission as a notary public or an electronic notary public in the State of Illinois. Required when: Application for a new or renewal notary public commission.

Who usually needs it

Any individual applying for appointment and commission as a notary public or an electronic notary public in the State of Illinois.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Notary bonds protect the public from notary errors or misconduct. Typical Pricing:. • Notary bonds: Typically very affordable — often under $100 per term. • No credit check: Required in most states. • Instant approval: Available for most notary bonds. Bond amounts and terms vary by state. Most states require a notary bond before commissioning. This is one of the most affordable bond types available.

Typical timeframe

Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateIL
Bond amount$5,000 for traditional in-person notarizations; $25,000 for electronic or remot…
Term length4 years for Illinois residents; 1 year for non-residents.
ObligeeIllinois Secretary of State, Index Department
RenewalNotaries must submit a new application, pay the required fees, and obtain a new surety bond for each subsequent commission term.
Bond classNotary Bond
CategoryNotary
BondNotary Public Bond
Statutory reference5 ILCS 312/2-105
JurisdictionState
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Next step

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