Illinois notary application online

Notary Supplies Application & Order Form ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE'S Online Application Instructions

Starting August 1, 2024 all notary commissions are now processed directly through the Secretary of State's website. The following instructions are meant to help guide you through the online application.

If at any time you need help completing the application, please call the state's office directly. The number for the Secretary of State's office is (217) 782-7017.

General Information

If you took your course with us, you can find your notarial certificate on the welcome page of the course. Course certificates are awarded once you have completed the course and passed the final exam.

Which form do I use?
I 263 Bond Form:
For current active notaries who are adding an electronic commission.

When you are ready, scroll to bottom and click "Start a Notary Application".

If you took your course with us, you can find your notarial certificate on the welcome page of the course. Course certificates are awarded once you have completed the course and passed the final exam.

Which form do I use?
I 263 Bond Form:
For current active notaries who are adding an electronic commission.

When you are ready, scroll to bottom and click "Start a Notary Application".