This online service allows you to either: (1) apply for a new Notary Public Commission; (2) renew a Notary Public Commission; (3) add Electronic Notary. You'll need to complete a Notary training course as part of the application process.Detailed interactive instructions on how to fill out an Illinois Notary application. Complete the Application: Go to the Illinois Secretary of State's website to fill out the online application form. To become a notary in Maryland, you must be a Maryland resident, complete a notary application and pay the state filing fee. Each Notary Public Application must include a legible photocopy of your driver's license or state ID card. American Association of Notaries offers free step-by-step instructions on how to complete your Illinois notary application and apply to become an Illinois