You must have also worked or maintained a business in Illinois for 30 days preceding this application. Each Notary Public Application must include a legible photocopy of your driver's license or state ID card.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. Complete a Notary Public Application and submit it for approval directly to the Secretary of State's Index Department. The Probate Office is located at 1702 Noble Street, Suite 102, Anniston, Alabama. We are here to assist you Monday through Friday; am until pm.