NOTARY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
, Which is NOT an acceptable method to identify a signer? - ANSWERSWork ID with no
photo
When someone requests a notarization for a document without a notarial certificate, you
should: - ANSWERSPresent 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. -
ANSWERSFalse
A signer asks you how to fill out the blank spaces in a document. You should: -
ANSWERSInform 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. - ANSWERSFalse
A Notary Public should never notarize a(n) _____________ notarial certificate. -
ANSWERSblank/orphan
What is a requirement for becoming a Notary Public in Illinois? - ANSWERSBe at least
18 years of age.
True or False: All notarizations certify the contents of a document as true and accurate.
- ANSWERSFalse
Advertising services as a notary public in another language: - ANSWERSRequires 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."
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. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False: All notarizations must be recorded in your notary journal. -
ANSWERSTrue
Notaries may charge a maximum of _______ per traditional, in-person notarization. -
ANSWERS$5
AND ANSWERS
, Which is NOT an acceptable method to identify a signer? - ANSWERSWork ID with no
photo
When someone requests a notarization for a document without a notarial certificate, you
should: - ANSWERSPresent 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. -
ANSWERSFalse
A signer asks you how to fill out the blank spaces in a document. You should: -
ANSWERSInform 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. - ANSWERSFalse
A Notary Public should never notarize a(n) _____________ notarial certificate. -
ANSWERSblank/orphan
What is a requirement for becoming a Notary Public in Illinois? - ANSWERSBe at least
18 years of age.
True or False: All notarizations certify the contents of a document as true and accurate.
- ANSWERSFalse
Advertising services as a notary public in another language: - ANSWERSRequires 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."
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. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False: All notarizations must be recorded in your notary journal. -
ANSWERSTrue
Notaries may charge a maximum of _______ per traditional, in-person notarization. -
ANSWERS$5
