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Why You Need E&O Insurance

Errors and Omissions insurance protects notaries from liability and financial loss if they commit a negligent act while performing notarial duties. Purchase a policy to protect yourself from paying out of pocket for legal fees or surety bond repayments.

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Tips For Completing An Error-Free Application

1. Make sure the address on your application matches the address on your driver's license. Otherwise, you risk your application being rejected or delayed. You can update your driver's license address easily online at https://www.ilsos.gov/addrchange
2. Before you can mail your application you must take the Notarial Oath before a current Illinois Notary. If you're renewing, you cannot notarize your own application.
3. When submitting your application to us, make sure you send the original document signed application and a clear photocopy of your driver's license.
4. Affordable Notary Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O) is a critical component of any Notary's portfolio. E&O insurance protects you, the Notary, against any potentially devastating financial costs of lawsuits that could result from an error you make as a Notary. This insurance is necessary for every new and renewing Notary, at a very reasonable cost. It is an added benefit to ensure your protection while acting in your duties as a Notary. And it runs concurrent with your notary term. Protection worth considering!