Illinois Notary Exam Questions Answers

8 Illinois Notary Exam Questions & Answers 1.Must attorneys complete the notary public application process to become a notary public?A.No, they automatically become notaries public upon being licensed.B.Yes, attorneys must complete the notary public application process and include a $50 filing fee for a permanent commission.C.Yes, with a bond for $500 and a $20 filing fee.D.No, they just have to purchase a stamp/seal.ANS B. Yes, attorneys must complete the notary public application process and include a $50 filing fee for a permanent commission.

2.A person convicted of a felony may be granted a notary commission as long as he or she is off probation.True False ANS False 3.Where can you act as a notary public for the state of Wisconsin?A.In any state or country as long as you state you live in Wisconsin.B.Only in the quad state area, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Michigan.C.Only in the county of Wisconsin that you reside in. 1 / 2

8 D.In any county in the State of Wisconsin.ANS In any county in the State of Wiscon- sin.

4.Which of the following is NOT an example of a notarial act?A.Witnessing a signature.B.Making a copy of a diploma and notarizing the copy.C.Attesting that a copy brought to you is a true copy by verifying it against the original and notarizing the copy.D.Making a copy of a birth certificate and notarizing the copy.ANS D. Making a copy of a birth certificate and notarizing the copy.

5.Which of the following statements is true?A.Notarizing your own signature is acceptable by all offices.B.You must notarize any document presented to you for notarization.C.You can notarize a document on a Sunday.D.You can take someone's word as identification instead of a picture ID.ANS C. You can notarize a document on a Sunday.

6.What is the proper way to sign your signature as a notary public if your name is Jonathan Patrick Williams and your seal/stamp reads J. P. Williams?A.Jon P. Williams B.Jonathan Patrick Williams