Posted by Charm_AL on 4/1/05 2:44pm
Msg #29181

Somebody from Illinois

I have some family coming down this weekend and one wants to know what the IL rules are....anyone? TIA

Ya'll have a wonderful weekend, I'll be back Monday....feels good to have a day off, but I could lose the (deep) cleaning part.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 4/1/05 3:39pm
Msg #29189

>>> I have some family coming down this weekend and one wants to know what the IL rules are....anyone? <<<

Rules for what?

Reply by Charm_AL on 4/1/05 4:24pm
Msg #29204

Well, I've heard conflicting stories on what it takes to become a Notary Public. Here in AL all you have to do is get commissioned and that's it, besides a bond.
I heard that you have to be a producer? I don't know if that means you must have some sort of Insurance licensefor IL?

Reply by PAW_Fl on 4/1/05 4:55pm
Msg #29209

Notaries Public Division
The 183,158 active notaries public in Illinois have been appointed and commissioned by the Index Department. In addition are the controlling authority for specialty notarization, Certificates of Authority, Certificates of Incumbency and Apostilles.

The purpose of notarization is to prevent fraud and forgery. The notary acts as an official and unbiased witness to the identity of person who comes before the notary for a specific purpose.

Notaries are appointed by the Secretary of State for a term of four years. An applicant for an appointment must (1) be a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, (2) be a resident of the State of Illinois for at least 30 days, (3) be at least 18 years of age, (4) be able to read and write the English language, (5) have not been convicted of a felony, and (6) have not had a notary commission revoked during the past 10 years.

An applicant must complete the application form provided by the Secretary of State and must obtain a notary bond valued at $5000 from a bonding or surety company. Once approved the commission will be mailed to the county clerk in which the applicant resides. There it must be recorded before the applicant is officially a notary.

For further information on becoming a notary download the Illinois Notary Public Handbook.

Important websites for IL Notaries Public -
http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/index/division.html
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/ipub1619.pdf (Handbook)

Insurance Producer license is not required for a notary, but may be required to do loan signings. That I don't know.

Reply by Paul_IL on 4/4/05 3:29am
Msg #29468

To Legally conduct closings\signings in Illinois you must be a Title Company, Title Agent, Independent Escrowe E, or an attorney

Reply by Charm_AL on 4/4/05 8:02am
Msg #29476

Thanks .....n/m