How can you resign your notary commission?

To resign your notary commission in Illinois, the appropriate method is to send a written notice to the Illinois Secretary of State. This process is in place to ensure that there is an official record of your resignation, which helps maintain the integrity of the notary roster and informs the state that you are no longer authorized to perform notarial duties.

Other methods, such as submitting an online form or notifying your local government office, may not fulfill the legal requirements established by state law. Declaring your intent in a public meeting would not provide the necessary formal notification to the Secretary of State, and therefore, it does not meet the criteria for officially resigning your commission.