ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE-APPROVED COURSE PROVIDER
Complete the approved Illinois notary education and examination for becoming an Illinois Notary Public, satisfying applicable commission renewal requirements, or adding Electronic Notarization to an existing commission.
NEXT AVAILABLE CLASS
Saturday, September 12, 2026
TIME
10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
FORMAT & LOCATION
In Person
3030 E. 79th Street, Suite 1
Chicago, Illinois 60649
COURSE TUITION
The course tuition is $97. Registration and payment are processed through Square.
The Illinois Notary Public Course of Study provides the applicable education and examination for individuals entering the profession, renewing a commission, or adding Electronic Notarization.
Complete the applicable education and examination requirements for an initial Illinois Notary Public commission.
Complete the applicable education and examination requirements associated with renewing an Illinois Notary Public commission.
Complete the applicable education and examination requirements for adding an Electronic Notary Public commission.
Completion of the course and examination does not guarantee approval of a notary commission. Final eligibility and commission approval are determined by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Receive live Illinois-specific notary education from an approved notary course provider.
Participate in a scheduled three-hour, instructor-led education session, followed by the required examination
Review the duties, responsibilities, and Illinois requirements associated with traditional notarial acts.
Receive instruction on Illinois requirements applicable to electronic notarial acts.
Complete the required 50-question final examination after the instructional session.
Achieve a minimum score of 85% on the final examination to successfully complete the course.
Register using the full legal name that matches the government-issued photo identification presented at the course.
Bring acceptable government-issued photo identification.
Attend and participate for the required instructional period.
Complete the required identity-verification process.
Complete the 50-question final examination.
Earn a minimum score of 85% to pass.
Satisfy all attendance, identity-verification, and examination requirements before receiving a completion certificate.
Complaints
Complaints regarding the Provider or this course may be directed to:
Illinois Secretary of State, Index Department
111 E. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: (217) 782-7017
Website: www.ilsos.gov
3030 E. 79th Street Suite 1
Chicago, Illinois 60649
312-488-9777
[email protected]
State Certification Number: 2025 SCP 012
Consumer Information
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