Illinois Notary EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
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Accredited immigration representative - ANSWER A non-profit organization
recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals under 8 C.F.R. 292.29(a) and
employees of those organizations accredited under 8 C.F.R. 292.29(d)
Acknowledgment - ANSWER A declaration by an individual before a notarial
officer that the individual has signed a record for the purpose stated therein. If the
record is signed in a representative capacity, the individual signed the record with
proper authority and signed it as the act of the individual or entity identified in the
record.
Audio-video communication - ANSWER A form of communication by which a
person is able to see, hear, and communicate with another person in real time using
electronic means
Communication technology - ANSWER An electronic device or process that
allows a notary public and a remotely located individual to communicate with each
other simultaneously by audio-video communication
Credential - ANSWER A tangible record evidencing the identity of a person,
including a valid, unexpired identification card or other document issued by the
,federal government or any state government that contains the photograph and
signature of the principal
Digital certificate - ANSWER A computer-based record or electronic file used by
a notary public, or applicant for commission as an electronic notary public, for the
purpose of creating an official electronic signature. The digital certificate shall be
kept in the exclusive control of the electronic notary public
Dynamic knowledge-based authentication assessment (DKBA) - ANSWER An
identity assessment that is based on a set of questions formulated from public or
private data sources for which the person taking the assessment has not previously
provided an answer that meets any rules adopted by the secretary of state
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER 18 years of age
What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and commission
at the Recorder of Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office? -
ANSWER 45 Days
Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company
licensed in PA in? - ANSWER $10,000
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many
days notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER 30 Days
The department of state may impose an administrative penalty on a Notary for
each act or omission which constitutes a violation of Chapter 3 or on any person
who performs a notarial act without being properly appointed and commissioned as
a Notary up to what amount? - ANSWER $1,000.00
, A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in possession of
the Notary Journal has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds? -
ANSWER 30 Days
Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revocation of
commission, the Notary must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of Deeds
within how many days? - ANSWER 30 Days
State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much? - ANSWER
$42.00
Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the following
EXCEPT:
- Destroying
- Defacing
- Damaging
- Surrender possession - ANSWER Surrender Possession
Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of - ANSWER
suspension or revocation
Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under Chapter 3
Sec 327(a) - ANSWER PA Department of State
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
, verification's - ANSWER Stamped Signatures
The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
The County (T/F) - ANSWER True
The notary Journal must contain all of the following: (6) - ANSWER 1. Date and
time of act
2. Type of act
3. Identification of the individual
4. Notary fee (n/a)
5. Clerical or administrative fees (n/a)
6. Customer name & city and state
Notary may refuse to perform a notarial act when: (3) - ANSWER 1. The party
appears incompetent
2. Non-voluntary signature
3. Physical appearance does not resemble the identification provided well enough
The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's
journal is lost or stolen within: - ANSWER Promptly
Documents used to identify an individual must contain all of the following except:
- ANSWER Current US government issued Identification containing signature,
picture or physical description.
Prohibited notary acts - ANSWER Drafting legal documents & providing legal
advice.
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
Accredited immigration representative - ANSWER A non-profit organization
recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals under 8 C.F.R. 292.29(a) and
employees of those organizations accredited under 8 C.F.R. 292.29(d)
Acknowledgment - ANSWER A declaration by an individual before a notarial
officer that the individual has signed a record for the purpose stated therein. If the
record is signed in a representative capacity, the individual signed the record with
proper authority and signed it as the act of the individual or entity identified in the
record.
Audio-video communication - ANSWER A form of communication by which a
person is able to see, hear, and communicate with another person in real time using
electronic means
Communication technology - ANSWER An electronic device or process that
allows a notary public and a remotely located individual to communicate with each
other simultaneously by audio-video communication
Credential - ANSWER A tangible record evidencing the identity of a person,
including a valid, unexpired identification card or other document issued by the
,federal government or any state government that contains the photograph and
signature of the principal
Digital certificate - ANSWER A computer-based record or electronic file used by
a notary public, or applicant for commission as an electronic notary public, for the
purpose of creating an official electronic signature. The digital certificate shall be
kept in the exclusive control of the electronic notary public
Dynamic knowledge-based authentication assessment (DKBA) - ANSWER An
identity assessment that is based on a set of questions formulated from public or
private data sources for which the person taking the assessment has not previously
provided an answer that meets any rules adopted by the secretary of state
Minimum age to become a Notary in PA - ANSWER 18 years of age
What is maximum amount of time to record bond, oath of office and commission
at the Recorder of Deeds in the county which the notary maintains an office? -
ANSWER 45 Days
Under RULONA, what amount must surety bond from insurance company
licensed in PA in? - ANSWER $10,000
RULONA requires a surety company provide the Department of State how many
days notice before canceling the bond? - ANSWER 30 Days
The department of state may impose an administrative penalty on a Notary for
each act or omission which constitutes a violation of Chapter 3 or on any person
who performs a notarial act without being properly appointed and commissioned as
a Notary up to what amount? - ANSWER $1,000.00
, A Notary's personal representative, guardian or any other person in possession of
the Notary Journal has how many days to return Journal to Recorder of Deeds? -
ANSWER 30 Days
Upon expiration of commission, or resignation of commission, or revocation of
commission, the Notary must deliver the Notary Journal to the Recorder of Deeds
within how many days? - ANSWER 30 Days
State of PA's Notary commission application fee is how much? - ANSWER
$42.00
Upon resignation or expiration, the stamping device should do all of the following
EXCEPT:
- Destroying
- Defacing
- Damaging
- Surrender possession - ANSWER Surrender Possession
Surrendering possession of the stamping device only used at times of - ANSWER
suspension or revocation
Who promulgates the rules and regulations under the Notary Act under Chapter 3
Sec 327(a) - ANSWER PA Department of State
All of the following are permitted EXCEPT
acknowledgements
oaths and affirmations
stamped signatures
, verification's - ANSWER Stamped Signatures
The body of the document must contain the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
The County (T/F) - ANSWER True
The notary Journal must contain all of the following: (6) - ANSWER 1. Date and
time of act
2. Type of act
3. Identification of the individual
4. Notary fee (n/a)
5. Clerical or administrative fees (n/a)
6. Customer name & city and state
Notary may refuse to perform a notarial act when: (3) - ANSWER 1. The party
appears incompetent
2. Non-voluntary signature
3. Physical appearance does not resemble the identification provided well enough
The Notary Act requires a Notary to notify the Department of State if the notary's
journal is lost or stolen within: - ANSWER Promptly
Documents used to identify an individual must contain all of the following except:
- ANSWER Current US government issued Identification containing signature,
picture or physical description.
Prohibited notary acts - ANSWER Drafting legal documents & providing legal
advice.
