How many days before your term expires can you submit your application if you are a traditional and electronic notary?

Submitting your application to renew your notary commission is crucial for ensuring that you maintain your eligibility to perform notarial duties. In Illinois, both traditional and electronic notaries are permitted to submit their renewal application up to sixty days before their current commission expires. This provision allows notaries ample time to complete the renewal process without risking a lapse in their notarial authority.

Choosing this timeframe helps to ensure that notaries remain compliant with state laws and can continue to serve their clients without interruption. The sixty-day window is designed to accommodate any potential processing delays and allows time for any necessary corrections or additional documentation to be submitted if required.