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ILLINOIS NOTARY FINAL EXAM ALL 50 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS NEW 2026
VERSION | ALREADY A GRADED
1. Which is NOT an acceptable method to identify a signer?: Work ID with no photo
2. When someone requests a notarization for a document without a notarial
certificate, you should:: Present the signer with the certificate options and allow them to choose or contact
the document issuer/receiver for further instructions.
3. True or False: An acknowledgement requires all parties to sign in your
pres- ence.: False
4. A signer asks you how to fill out the blank spaces in a document. You should:-
: Inform that signer that you cannot advise them how to complete a document and suggest contacting an attorney or the
document creator.
5. True or False: One of the benefits of being a Notary Public is being able
to notarize your own signature.: False
6. A Notary Public should never notarize a(n) notarial certificate.: -
blank/orphan
7. What is a requirement for becoming a Notary Public in Illinois?: Be at least 18
years of age.
8. True or False: All notarizations certify the contents of a document as true
and accurate.: False
9. Advertising services as a notary public in another language:: 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."
10. True or False: You can notarize a document even if you forget your stamp as
long as you make a note at the bottom of the document.: False
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11. True or False: All notarizations must be recorded in your notary journal.:
True
12. Notaries may charge a maximum of per traditional, in-person nota-
rization.: $5
13. True or False: In the event you change jobs and your boss paid for your
notary commission, your employer should keep your notary journal for future
reference.: False
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ILLINOIS NOTARY FINAL EXAM ALL 50 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS NEW 2026
VERSION | ALREADY A GRADED
1. Which is NOT an acceptable method to identify a signer?: Work ID with no photo
2. When someone requests a notarization for a document without a notarial
certificate, you should:: Present the signer with the certificate options and allow them to choose or contact
the document issuer/receiver for further instructions.
3. True or False: An acknowledgement requires all parties to sign in your
pres- ence.: False
4. A signer asks you how to fill out the blank spaces in a document. You should:-
: Inform that signer that you cannot advise them how to complete a document and suggest contacting an attorney or the
document creator.
5. True or False: One of the benefits of being a Notary Public is being able
to notarize your own signature.: False
6. A Notary Public should never notarize a(n) notarial certificate.: -
blank/orphan
7. What is a requirement for becoming a Notary Public in Illinois?: Be at least 18
years of age.
8. True or False: All notarizations certify the contents of a document as true
and accurate.: False
9. Advertising services as a notary public in another language:: 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."
10. True or False: You can notarize a document even if you forget your stamp as
long as you make a note at the bottom of the document.: False
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11. True or False: All notarizations must be recorded in your notary journal.:
True
12. Notaries may charge a maximum of per traditional, in-person nota-
rization.: $5
13. True or False: In the event you change jobs and your boss paid for your
notary commission, your employer should keep your notary journal for future
reference.: False
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