Resident Illinois Notary Bond
$20.00 – $225.00
Resident Illinois Notary Bond
Illinois law requires notaries to purchase and maintain an Illinois notary bond for the duration of their notary commission. Illinois residents are commissioned for a 4-year term; nonresidents are commissioned for a 1-year term. A $5,000 Illinois notary bond is required for notaries who want to perform traditional notarizations, while a $30,000 bond is required for notaries who wish to perform remote or electronic notarizations. The bond protects the public against financial loss due to improper conduct by a notary.
$5,000 Notary Bond – New and renewing notaries seeking to perform traditional, in-person notarizations only must obtain a $5,000 notary bond.
$25,000 Notary Bond – Notaries who have a $5,000 bond and who want to perform remote or electronic notarizations must obtain a $25,000 notary bond.
$30,000 Notary Bond – New and renewing notaries who want to perform traditional, remote, and electronic notarizations must obtain a $30,000 notary bond.
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Description
Resident Illinois Notary Bond
Illinois law requires new and renewing notaries to purchase and maintain a notary bond. Add notary E&O insurance covering the term of your commission.
How to File your Notary Bond
1. Complete the Notary Application: The Illinois notary application is attached to the Illinois notary bond form. We will complete the bond section; you must complete the application.
2. Take the Oath of Office: Bring your notary application to an Illinois notary, who will administer the oath of office and notarize your notary bond and application form.
3. Submit the Application: Submit the notary application and bond form to the Illinois Secretary of State.
What Else Do I Need to Become an Illinois Notary?
Illinois notaries must have a bond, a stamp, and a notary journal.
Additional information
| Weight | 2 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 8.5 × 0.1 in |
| Bond Amount | $5,000 4-Year Notary Bond, $25,000 4-Year Notary Bond, $30,000 4-Year Notary Bond |
| E&O Insurance | None, $5,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($10), $10,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($20), $15,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($30), $20,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($40), $25,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($50), $30,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($60), $50,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($110), $100,000 4-Year E&O Insurance ($170) |
