An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
The State processing time, once submitted, is 4-6 weeks. Once your application has been approved, you will receive your notary public certificate from the State, and stamp(s) and supplies from us. Once you have your certificate in hand, you may use your new notary stamp and the process is complete.
Starting August 1, 2024, Illinois residents applying to be Notary Public or Electronic Notary Public must use our online application. Those who qualify for a hardship exemption can choose to use a paper application. For questions about this policy, please call 217-782-7017 or email enotary@ilsos.
The applicant shall also be required to provide: 1) the applicant's full Illinois driver's license or Illinois Identification Card number; 2) the date of issuance of the Illinois driver's license or Illinois Identification Card; and 3) the applicant's e-mail address for notices to be provided under this Section.
The Illinois four-year, $30,000 notary bond may also be purchased for $75.00. Discounts/savings apply only to notary supplies. Required by Illinois notary law.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
The following are basic rules for proper and safe notarization: 1) Keep your notary seal in a safe place; 2) Do not notarize a signature unless the signer is present at the time of notarization; 3) Do not lend your stamp to anyone, including your employer; 4) Do not identify a document signer on the word of a friend or ...
Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state's office. This process is one of the latest initiatives of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' ongoing effort to modernize the office and its services.
Remote notarization basics Remote notarization in Illinois is similar to electronic notarization in the following ways: A Remote Notary must have a combined $30,000 bond to perform remote notarizations. A Notary must keep a journal and make a recording of the remote notarial act.
