Notary Final Exam Questions And
Answers
Which is NOT an acceptable method to identify a signer? -
correct answer ✅Work ID with no photo
When someone requests a notarization for a document without a
notarial certificate, you should: -
correct answer ✅Present the signer with the certificate options
and allow them to choose or contact the document issuer/receiver
for further instructions.
True or False: An acknowledgement requires all parties to sign in
your presence. -
correct answer ✅False
A signer asks you how to fill out the blank spaces in a document.
You should: -
correct answer ✅Inform that signer that you cannot advise them
how to complete a document and suggest contacting an attorney or
the document creator.
True or False: One of the benefits of being a Notary Public is being
able to notarize your own signature. -
correct answer ✅False
, Notary Final Exam Questions And
Answers
A Notary Public should never notarize a(n) _____________ notarial
certificate. -
correct answer ✅blank/orphan
What is a requirement for becoming a Notary Public in Illinois? -
correct answer ✅Be at least 18 years of age.
True or False: All notarizations certify the contents of a document
as true and accurate. -
correct answer ✅False
Advertising services as a notary public in another language: -
correct answer ✅Requires that a notice in English and the
language in which the written or electronic communication appears
which states: "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in
Illinois. I am not allowed to draft legal documents or records, nor
may I give legal advice on any matter, including, but not limited to,
matters of immigration, or accept or charge fees for the
performance of those activities."
Answers
Which is NOT an acceptable method to identify a signer? -
correct answer ✅Work ID with no photo
When someone requests a notarization for a document without a
notarial certificate, you should: -
correct answer ✅Present the signer with the certificate options
and allow them to choose or contact the document issuer/receiver
for further instructions.
True or False: An acknowledgement requires all parties to sign in
your presence. -
correct answer ✅False
A signer asks you how to fill out the blank spaces in a document.
You should: -
correct answer ✅Inform that signer that you cannot advise them
how to complete a document and suggest contacting an attorney or
the document creator.
True or False: One of the benefits of being a Notary Public is being
able to notarize your own signature. -
correct answer ✅False
, Notary Final Exam Questions And
Answers
A Notary Public should never notarize a(n) _____________ notarial
certificate. -
correct answer ✅blank/orphan
What is a requirement for becoming a Notary Public in Illinois? -
correct answer ✅Be at least 18 years of age.
True or False: All notarizations certify the contents of a document
as true and accurate. -
correct answer ✅False
Advertising services as a notary public in another language: -
correct answer ✅Requires that a notice in English and the
language in which the written or electronic communication appears
which states: "I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in
Illinois. I am not allowed to draft legal documents or records, nor
may I give legal advice on any matter, including, but not limited to,
matters of immigration, or accept or charge fees for the
performance of those activities."
