What will happen if you apply for a subsequent period of appointment for a notary commission?

When applying for a subsequent period of appointment for a notary commission in Illinois, you will be assigned a new commission number. This means that each commission period is treated as a separate and distinct time of service, and therefore, each new commission comes with its own unique identifier.

This approach helps in maintaining clear records of notaries and their appointments. Each time a notary applies for a new term, the state needs to track not only the current status of the notary but also their history, which is facilitated by assigning a new commission number. This ensures that the public can verify the notary's current standing effectively.

The other options do not accurately reflect the process for renewing a notary commission. While a new commission term is granted, it is the new commission number that uniquely identifies this appointment. There's no temporary license issued, and renewal is typically structured around the specific terms of appointment rather than solely being based on a one-year time frame.