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.
Return completed form to: Secretary of State Index Department, 111 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62756.
How to Become a Notary in Illinois Order a four-year, $5,000 Illinois notary bond. Take our notary public course and pass the examination. Complete an Illinois notary application online. Wait to receive your Illinois notary commission certificate. Order your Illinois notary supplies.
WDC Apostille & Legalization Services can assist Canadians in the USA via notarization of their original Canadian documents at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC. The notarization will be done by Canadian Consul acting in the legal capacity of a Canadian notary public.
The Easy Answer: Yes, You May Notarize Out-Of-State Documents.
One of the most common mistakes that notaries make is not printing or signing their name exactly as it appears on their notary commission.
You will need to take your original document to a Notary Public and they will make the copy, making a statement on the copy that it is a “Certified True Copy” of the original, and include their signature and embossed seal. If you do not have access to a Canadian Notary Public, we can help!
In Canada, individuals who can notarize documents include lawyers, notary publics, and other professionals authorized by provincial or territorial law. Each professional category comes with specific legal authority and limitations.
To become a non-resident notary public, you must be a resident of a qualifying bordering state, which includes Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Indiana, and Wisconsin. You must also have worked or maintained a business in Illinois for 30 days before this application.
