Illinois Notary Final Exam (50 Questions
And Correct Answers/ Answer Key)
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1. Which Is NOT An Acceptable Method To Identify A Signer?
A. State-Issued Driver's License
B. U.S. Passport
C. Work ID With No Photo
D. Military ID
2. When Someone Requests A Notarization For A Document Without A Notarial
Certificate, You Should:
A. Choose The Certificate You Believe Is Best
B. Refuse To Notarize The Document
C. Present The Signer With The Certificate Options And Allow Them To Choose
Or Contact The Document Issuer/Receiver For Further Instructions
D. Attach An Acknowledgment By Default
3. True Or False: An Acknowledgement Requires All Parties To Sign In Your
Presence.
A. True
B. False (An acknowledgment only requires that the signer personally appear and
declare they signed the document willingly; it can be signed beforehand.)
4. A Signer Asks You How To Fill Out The Blank Spaces In A Document. You
Should:
A. Fill Them Out As Requested
B. Tell The Signer To Leave Them Blank
C. Inform The Signer That You Cannot Advise Them How To Complete A
Document And Suggest Contacting An Attorney Or The Document Creator
D. Ask Another Notary For Advice
5. True Or False: One Of The Benefits Of Being A Notary Public Is Being Able To
Notarize Your Own Signature.
A. True
B. False
, 6. A Notary Public Should Never Notarize A(N) ____________ Notarial Certificate.
A. Completed
B. Blank
C. Official
D. Certified
7. What Is A Requirement For Becoming A Notary Public In Illinois?
A. Be A Licensed Attorney
B. Be At Least 21 Years Of Age
C. Be At Least 18 Years Of Age
D. Have A College Degree
8. True Or False: All Notarizations Certify The Contents Of A Document As True
And Accurate.
A. True
B. False (Notaries only verify the identity of the signer and that the signature was made
willingly, not the truthfulness of the document's contents.)
9. Advertising Services As A Notary Public In Another Language:
A. Is Prohibited Under All Circumstances
B. Requires A License In That Language
C. Is Allowed Only If The Services Are Offered For Free
D. Requires A Notice In English And The Other Language Stating You Are Not An
Attorney And Cannot Provide Legal Advice
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.
A. True
B. False (An official notary stamp/seal is mandatory in Illinois.)
11. True Or False: All Notarizations Must Be Recorded In Your Notary Journal.
A. True (Under recent updates to Illinois notary law, a journal is now required for all
notarizations.)
B. False
12. Notaries May Charge A Maximum Of _______ Per Traditional, In-Person
Notarization In Illinois.
A. $10
B. $25
C. $5
D. No Limit
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.
And Correct Answers/ Answer Key)
Latest 2026
1. Which Is NOT An Acceptable Method To Identify A Signer?
A. State-Issued Driver's License
B. U.S. Passport
C. Work ID With No Photo
D. Military ID
2. When Someone Requests A Notarization For A Document Without A Notarial
Certificate, You Should:
A. Choose The Certificate You Believe Is Best
B. Refuse To Notarize The Document
C. Present The Signer With The Certificate Options And Allow Them To Choose
Or Contact The Document Issuer/Receiver For Further Instructions
D. Attach An Acknowledgment By Default
3. True Or False: An Acknowledgement Requires All Parties To Sign In Your
Presence.
A. True
B. False (An acknowledgment only requires that the signer personally appear and
declare they signed the document willingly; it can be signed beforehand.)
4. A Signer Asks You How To Fill Out The Blank Spaces In A Document. You
Should:
A. Fill Them Out As Requested
B. Tell The Signer To Leave Them Blank
C. Inform The Signer That You Cannot Advise Them How To Complete A
Document And Suggest Contacting An Attorney Or The Document Creator
D. Ask Another Notary For Advice
5. True Or False: One Of The Benefits Of Being A Notary Public Is Being Able To
Notarize Your Own Signature.
A. True
B. False
, 6. A Notary Public Should Never Notarize A(N) ____________ Notarial Certificate.
A. Completed
B. Blank
C. Official
D. Certified
7. What Is A Requirement For Becoming A Notary Public In Illinois?
A. Be A Licensed Attorney
B. Be At Least 21 Years Of Age
C. Be At Least 18 Years Of Age
D. Have A College Degree
8. True Or False: All Notarizations Certify The Contents Of A Document As True
And Accurate.
A. True
B. False (Notaries only verify the identity of the signer and that the signature was made
willingly, not the truthfulness of the document's contents.)
9. Advertising Services As A Notary Public In Another Language:
A. Is Prohibited Under All Circumstances
B. Requires A License In That Language
C. Is Allowed Only If The Services Are Offered For Free
D. Requires A Notice In English And The Other Language Stating You Are Not An
Attorney And Cannot Provide Legal Advice
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.
A. True
B. False (An official notary stamp/seal is mandatory in Illinois.)
11. True Or False: All Notarizations Must Be Recorded In Your Notary Journal.
A. True (Under recent updates to Illinois notary law, a journal is now required for all
notarizations.)
B. False
12. Notaries May Charge A Maximum Of _______ Per Traditional, In-Person
Notarization In Illinois.
A. $10
B. $25
C. $5
D. No Limit
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.
