Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 312/7-101 – Liability of notary and surety
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 312/7-101
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
A notary public and the surety on the notary’s bond are liable to the persons involved for all damages caused by the notary’s official misconduct. Upon the filing of any claim against a notary public, the entity that has issued the bond for the notary shall notify the Secretary of State of whether payment was made and the circumstances which led to the claim.