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