Section 176.330  Oath

a)         Notaries public and electronic notaries public must file an oath of office with the Secretary of State, affirming the notary’s or electronic notary's intent to follow the laws and constitutions of the United States of America and the State of Illinois.

b)         The legal name on the applicant’s oath of office must exactly match the applicant’s driver’s license or state identification card and the name on the notary public application.  Unless proven otherwise, the name shall consist of the applicant’s first personal name (first name), additional name or names, if applicable, and surname (family or last name).

(Source:  Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 8640, effective June 5, 2023)