5 Best Notary Public Services in Chicago (2026)

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By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A document that needs notarizing in Chicago usually needs it fast, not eventually, which is why notary public services here vary so much on speed and hours. The busiest names on this page have logged over 2,000 Google reviews between them, and every one holds a rating of 4.4 or higher, so the real difference between them is speed, hours and whether you need something beyond a basic signature witnessed.

Short answer: The top-rated notary public option in Chicago is Benson Bradley Signing Service (5.0 stars across 278 reviews), specializing in mobile notary and apostille work. For a walk-in option, The UPS Store on Wacker Drive holds 4.9 stars across 518 reviews, the most of any notary on this page. Fees vary by document and provider, so confirm the per-signature price before you go.

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Chicago's Top Notary Options Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The UPS Store	4.9 ★	518	Walk-in / combined with shipping	View ›
2	PLS Check Cashers	4.6 ★	553	Extended hours	View ›
3	Benson Bradley Signing Service LLC- Mobile Notary and Apostille Service	5.0 ★	278	Mobile notary / apostille	View ›
4	Notary Public Chicago	4.4 ★	349	No-appointment lobby notary	View ›
5	A A Passport & Visa Photo	4.4 ★	324	Notary plus passport photos	View ›

5 Best Notary Public Services in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The UPS Store

4.9518 Google reviews

The UPS Store on North Wacker Drive is a shipping, printing and mailbox service center that also offers notary services alongside packing, shredding and business services. It sits in the Loop and is set up as a full-service business center rather than a dedicated notary office, so a notarization can be combined with mailing or printing in one stop.

What people praise

One named staff member, Bob, gets repeated praise for handling multiple documents patiently
Reviewers describe the process as quick even during busy walk-in periods
Long-time customers report using the location for over a decade
Highest review count of any notary on this page

Worth knowing

Open weekdays only, based on posted hours

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume518 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: It has the deepest review history on this page and the most consistent praise for a single staff member, which makes it a dependable choice if you also need shipping or printing done in the same visit.

Website +1312-372-2727 Directions

27 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

PLS Check Cashers

4.6553 Google reviews

PLS Check Cashers on West Roosevelt Road is a currency exchange offering notary services alongside check cashing, money orders, bill pay, vehicle registration and other financial services, open 24 hours. It functions primarily as a financial services outlet, with notarization as one of several services available at the counter.

What people praise

Open 24/7, useful outside standard business hours
Notary service handled quickly for straightforward documents
Staff described as professional and knowledgeable in positive reviews

Worth knowing

Several reviewers described long waits and slower service at peak times
Some reviewers reported friction around the ID-verification process for other in-store transactions

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume553 · 96th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The round-the-clock hours make it a fallback for after-hours notarizing, though expect the visit to take longer than a dedicated notary office if the counter is handling other financial transactions too.

Website +1312-360-0904 Directions

570 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60607

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Benson Bradley Signing Service LLC- Mobile Notary and Apostille Service

5.0278 Google reviews

Benson Bradley Signing Service LLC is a mobile notary and apostille service based in the Loop, offering general notarization, document authentication, and apostille processing for international use. It also provides fingerprinting and remote online notarization, and works by appointment, including options to complete parts of the process online before an in-person or mobile visit.

What people praise

Perfect rating on this page, with a named notary, Eric, praised repeatedly
Handles apostille processing for documents going overseas, not just standard notarization
Online scheduling and remote steps speed up the in-person part of the visit
Reviewers highlight visa and student-related document turnaround as fast and low-stress

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the walk-in retail options on this page
Works by appointment rather than pure walk-in, based on its site

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume278 · 63th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The strongest rating on this page and the only name here built specifically around apostille and international document work, worth booking ahead if your documents need more than a basic signature witnessed.

Website +1312-733-8014 Directions

22 W Washington St #1500, Chicago, IL 60602

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Notary Public Chicago

4.4349 Google reviews

Notary Public Service Chicago operates from the lobby of the Clark Adams Building in the Loop, offering notarization of documents like deeds, affidavits, business contracts and real estate paperwork without requiring an appointment. The office also provides fingerprinting, live scan background checks and passport-style photos from the same counter.

What people praise

No appointment necessary, based on posted hours
Convenient Loop lobby location near multiple CTA lines
Reviewers report fast turnaround, often under 15 minutes

Worth knowing

A few reviewers reported inconsistent pricing between visits and asked for clearer, upfront fee disclosure
Open weekdays only

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume349 · 79th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A convenient no-appointment option in the Loop, though it's worth asking the fee for your specific document upfront given the pricing complaints in its reviews.

Website +1312-701-0700 Directions

210 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60604

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

A A Passport & Visa Photo

4.4324 Google reviews

A A Passport & Visa Photo shares the same Clark Adams Building lobby as Notary Public Chicago and combines notary services with biometric passport and visa photography for over 195 countries. It is recommended by several consulates for passport and visa photo work, and offers reshoots if a customer isn't satisfied with the first attempt.

What people praise

Recognized by multiple consulates as an official passport-photo provider
Photos and notarization can be handled in one visit
Offers reshoots if the first photo doesn't work
Fast turnaround, with photos typically ready in a few minutes

Worth knowing

A reviewer flagged that pricing for non-standard photos, like baby photos, wasn't clearly posted
One reviewer described the photo-approval process as inflexible in a specific instance

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume324 · 71th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown82% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The practical pick if you need a notarized document and a passport or visa photo at the same stop, since the consular recognition adds a layer of assurance for travel paperwork.

Website +1312-379-0168 Directions

210 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60604

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How we rank these notary services

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, ranked against the other notary providers on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviewers carries more weight than a 5.0 from a couple dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a notary cost in Chicago? (2026)

Notary fees in Illinois are set per signature and can vary by provider, document type and whether the visit is a walk-in or a mobile appointment. We could not source a single trustworthy, current fee schedule across all the providers on this page, so confirm the exact per-signature charge when you call or book, and ask whether apostille or mobile visits carry an additional fee.

Serving all of Chicago

These notary services cluster in and around the Loop, including Wacker Drive, Clark Street and Roosevelt Road, all close to CTA lines. Searching for a notary near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you visit a notary

What is the fee per signature, and does that change for multiple documents?
Do I need to bring a witness, or does the notary provide one?
What forms of ID are accepted?
Do you offer mobile or remote online notarization if I can’t come in person?
Can you also handle an apostille if the document is going overseas?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these notary services?

We started from notary public services across Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we rank above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can a notary in Chicago give me legal advice?

No. A notary public witnesses signatures and verifies identity, but cannot give legal advice or draft documents for you. For legal guidance, consult a licensed attorney.

Do I need an appointment to get a document notarized?

It depends on the provider. Some, like the lobby notary at Clark Adams Building, accept walk-ins with no appointment necessary, while others, like mobile and apostille services, generally work by appointment. Check ahead either way.

The bottom line

The UPS Store is the safe default for a quick, walk-in notarization backed by the deepest review history on this page, while Benson Bradley is the one to call if your documents need an apostille for use overseas. Bring valid ID and confirm the fee before you go.

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