The Notary commissions processed by the Secretary of State are mailed to the County Clerk for the county in which the applicant resides. The notary commissions are not completed until the commission is recorded with the County Clerk. Applicants may complete the local recording in person or by mail.
Notary commissions authorize notorial acts throughout the entire state and are valid for four years.
Notary signature cards are maintained in the Lake County Clerk's office for verification and issuance of Certificates of Authority.