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Illinois Notary Bond

Yes. Illinois notaries public must obtain a $5,000 surety bond, or a $30,000 bond to perform remote notarizations by audio-video communication. The Secretary of State appoints and commissions notaries for a 4-year term (one year for qualifying non-residents from bordering states).

What you're buying

  • The Illinois notary surety bond that backs your commission.

Purchase, application, and issuance are completed through The Southern Agency's secure checkout — the licensed insurance agency behind Notary.Bond.

Illinois requirement at a glance

Commissioning authority
Illinois Secretary of State
Surety bond required
Yes — $5,000 standard
Remote (audio-video) bond
$30,000
Commission term
4 years (1 year for bordering-state non-residents)
Residency
Illinois resident 30+ days, or qualifying non-resident
E&O insurance
Optional

State requirements can change. Reviewed on July 29, 2026 — confirm with the Illinois Secretary of State. Full details on the Illinois requirements page.

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