Complaints/concerns regarding the Notary Provider
may be directed to the Secretary of State’s Index Department
at either location below. Contact the Index Department
​Monday - Friday,  8:00 am - 4:30 pm
​
​Springfield office:

111 E. Monroe St.                                                                
217-782-7017

Chicago office:

17 N. State Street Suite 1010
312-814-8218

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE
​NOTE: Certain exemptions numerated below, are in place for notaries

that are RENEWING their current commissions only!
These exemptions DO NOT apply to first time applicants!

1.  An Illinois licensed attorney in good standing with the
Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
 2.  A law firm notary currently employed by an Illinois licensed attorney
 3. Currently an Illinois or federal court judge or employed by an Illinois or federal court

CLICK HERE to download the exemption instructions and form