The Illinois Oath and Bond Of Representative is an official document that must be completed and signed by a representative of an entity doing business in the state of Illinois. It is a formality required by the Illinois Secretary of State and is typically used by businesses and organizations that need to register with the office or submit certain documents such as Articles of Incorporation. The document serves to protect the state of Illinois and the public from any wrongdoing or fraudulent activity committed by the representative. The Illinois Oath and Bond of Representative is generally divided into two parts: the Oath of Office and the Bond of Office. The Oath of Office requires the representative to swear to uphold the laws of the state of Illinois and to faithfully perform their duties in accordance with the laws of the state. The Bond of Office provides financial protection to the state in the event that the representative does not fulfill their duties or commits any wrongful act. There are several types of Illinois Oath and Bond of Representative. These include the Limited Liability Company (LLC) Oath and Bond of Representative, the Not-for-Profit Corporation Oath and Bond of Representative, the Close Corporation Oath and Bond of Representative, the Foreign Corporation Oath and Bond of Representative, the Limited Partnership Oath and Bond of Representative, and the Limited Liability Partnership Oath and Bond of Representative.