Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 312 Illinois Notary Public Act. Section 2-102

    (5 ILCS 312/2-102) (from Ch. 102, par. 202-102)

    Sec. 2-102. Application. Every applicant for appointment and commission as a notary shall complete an application form furnished by the Secretary of State to be filed with the Secretary of State, stating:

    (a) the applicant's official name, which contains his or her last name and at least the initial of the first name;

    (b) the county in which the applicant resides or, if the applicant is a resident of a state bordering Illinois, the county in Illinois in which that person's principal place of work or principal place of business is located;

    (c) the applicant's residence address and business address, if any, or any address at which an applicant will use a notary public commission to receive fees;

    (d) that the applicant has resided in the State of Illinois for 30 days preceding the application or that the applicant who is a resident of a state bordering Illinois has worked or maintained a business in Illinois for 30 days preceding the application;

    (e) that the applicant is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States;

    (f) that the applicant is at least 18 years of age;

    (g) that the applicant is able to read and write the English language;

    (h) that the applicant has never been the holder of a notary public appointment that was revoked or suspended during the past 10 years;

    (i) that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony; and

    (j) any other information the Secretary of State deems necessary.

(Source: P.A. 93-1001, eff. 8-23-04.)

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