What is necessary to renew your electronic notary commission?

To renew your electronic notary commission in Illinois, it is necessary to also renew your traditional notary commission. This is because the electronic notary status is an extension of the traditional notary authority; thus, maintaining an active traditional notary commission is a prerequisite for holding the electronic designation.

Renewing the traditional commission ensures that the notary continues to be qualified and adheres to the requirements and responsibilities that govern notarial acts, whether they are conducted electronically or in person. This underscores the interconnected nature of both commissions, as they both operate under the same legal framework and guidelines established by the state.

The other options may suggest important aspects of the notary process, but they do not address the specific requirement for renewal of the electronic commission. For instance, having a new electronic signature is not a systematic requirement for renewal. Similarly, while training may be beneficial or required at the initial stage, it is not necessarily required for the renewal. Submitting a new identification document is not a standard procedure for renewing either type of notary commission unless there have been changes in personal identification or information.