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ILLINOIS NOTARY ONLINE COURSE QUESTION BANK
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER TOP RATED
VERSION FOR 2026-2027 |ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
Terms in this set (839)
if the person for whom the electronic notarial an explanation as to how you know the person and how long
act is being performed is identified by you have known the person
personal knowledge the notarial act must
include ...
Accredited immigration representative (AIR) 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).
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Acknowledgment 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 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 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 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 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 An identity assessment that is based on a set of questions
assessment (DKBA) 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.
Electronic Of or relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic,
wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.
Electronic document Information that is created, generated, sent, communicated,
received, or stored by electronic means.
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Electronic notarial act An act that an electronic notary public is authorized to perform.
The term includes:
1. Taking an acknowledgment.
2. Administering an oath or affirmation.
3. Executing a jurat.
3. Certifying a true and correct copy.
4. Performing such other duties as may be prescribed by
statute.
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Electronic notarial certificate The portion of a notarized electronic document that is
completed by an online notary public and contains the
following:
1. The electronic notary public's electronic signature, electronic
seal, title, and commission expiration date.
2. Other required information concerning the date and
placement of the electronic notarization.
3. The facts attested to or certified by the electronic notary
public in the particular notarization.
4. An electronic notarial certificate includes the form of an:
- acknowledgment, jurat, verification on oath or affirmation, or
verification of witness or attestation that is completed remotely
by an electronic notary public and:
• Contains the electronic notary's electronic signature,
electronic seal, title and commission, and expiration date.
• Contains other required information concerning the date and
place of the electronic notarization.
• Otherwise conforms to the requirements for an
acknowledgment, jurat, verification on oath or affirmation, or
verification of witness or attestation under the laws of Illinois.
• Indicates that the person making the acknowledgment, oath,
or affirmation appeared.
ILLINOIS NOTARY ONLINE COURSE QUESTION BANK
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWER TOP RATED
VERSION FOR 2026-2027 |ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
Terms in this set (839)
if the person for whom the electronic notarial an explanation as to how you know the person and how long
act is being performed is identified by you have known the person
personal knowledge the notarial act must
include ...
Accredited immigration representative (AIR) 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).
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Acknowledgment 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 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 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 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 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 An identity assessment that is based on a set of questions
assessment (DKBA) 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.
Electronic Of or relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic,
wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.
Electronic document Information that is created, generated, sent, communicated,
received, or stored by electronic means.
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Electronic notarial act An act that an electronic notary public is authorized to perform.
The term includes:
1. Taking an acknowledgment.
2. Administering an oath or affirmation.
3. Executing a jurat.
3. Certifying a true and correct copy.
4. Performing such other duties as may be prescribed by
statute.
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Electronic notarial certificate The portion of a notarized electronic document that is
completed by an online notary public and contains the
following:
1. The electronic notary public's electronic signature, electronic
seal, title, and commission expiration date.
2. Other required information concerning the date and
placement of the electronic notarization.
3. The facts attested to or certified by the electronic notary
public in the particular notarization.
4. An electronic notarial certificate includes the form of an:
- acknowledgment, jurat, verification on oath or affirmation, or
verification of witness or attestation that is completed remotely
by an electronic notary public and:
• Contains the electronic notary's electronic signature,
electronic seal, title and commission, and expiration date.
• Contains other required information concerning the date and
place of the electronic notarization.
• Otherwise conforms to the requirements for an
acknowledgment, jurat, verification on oath or affirmation, or
verification of witness or attestation under the laws of Illinois.
• Indicates that the person making the acknowledgment, oath,
or affirmation appeared.
