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(h) that the applicant has never been the holder of a notary public appointment that was revoked or suspended during the past 10 years;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