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Illinois Notary Fees
The maximum fee that may be charged by a notary for a notarial act is $1.
A notary is not required to charge for services.

FAQ - Illinois notary questions and answers
Q. Where can I find an Illinois title agent?
A. There are title agents that you can find using online yellow pages.
 
Q. Where can I learn more about Illinois notary acknowledgments?
A. Please visit this state's notary division page by clicking on the link on this page entitled "state 
    notary division contact page "
 
Q. Where can I find a good Illinois notary directory?
A. If you want to find mobile notaries, our site is a very effective directory for notaries in any state.  
    If you are looking for a list of all notaries public in the entire state, please visit our "state notary 
    division contact page", and contact the state notary division to find out if they will furnish you with a 
    list of all notaries in the state.  Many states will sell you a list for a small fee.
 
Q. Where can I find a good Illinois notary seminar?
A. www.becomeanotary.us has good materials and reference materials for becoming a notary in many states.  
    You can find notary law primers and handbooks for most states there.
 
Q. How can I find traveling notary or mobile notary jobs in Illinois
A. The best way to get mobile notary jobs is to advertise on internet directories such as 123notary as 
    well as online and offline yellow pages.  
 
Q. Is there an Illinois notary association and how could such an organization help me?
A. For your needs as a notary public, you need an organization that can help you become a notary, get 
    supplies, and market your mobile notary and signing agent services.  The National Notary Association is a 
    fantastic source for information to help you become a notary in any state and for notary supplies.  
    123notary.com is a great place to help you market your mobile notary services and signing agent services.

Q, Is An Illinois notary that notarizes a document of conveyance of qualifying residential real estate withiin 
    Cook county required to create a Notarial Record and take a THUMBPRINT of the seller and provide for record 
    keeping of the notary record to all responsible parties?
A. Yes ( This is a recent law )
 
Q. Must Identification documents be current / valid at the time of the notarial act?  
A. Yes, they must.
 
Q. Must these identification documents be issued by a state or federal government agency and have a picture of 
    the person's face, plus a signature of the individual. 
A. Yes
 
Q. Is it necessary for an Illinois notary public who is a principal, employee, or agent of a title insurance 
    company, title insurance agent, financial institution or attorney to deliver the notarial record (pertaining to 
    deeds of reconveyance) within 14 days to their employer? 
A.  Yes (new laws)
 
Q. (Please refer to the previous question) - And must their employer keep the insurance related record for seven 
    years?  (this is an unusual sounding rule)
A. Yes
 
Q. (Refer to previous two questions) Is it necessary for an Illinois notary public who is NOT an employee or 
    agent of a title insurance company, title insurance agent, financial instritution, or attorney to submit the 
    notarial record within 14 days to the Cook county recorder of deeds office.  
A.  Yes

Related Links
Become an Illinois Notary Public
Illinois Notary Acknowledgment, Jurat Information
Illinois Notary Fees and FAQ Information
Illinois Notary Fees, Application, and Commission Information
Illinois Notary General Information