Illinois Notary Exam Questions Answers

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Illinois Notary Exam Questions & Answers 1.For a verifcation on oath, it is acceptable to have a credible witness certify that an affiant swore the contents of the document were true.True Fale ANS False.Only the notary can perform the oath ceremony 2.A Notarial journal must contain (1) the date and time of the notarial act (2) A description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act. (3) The full name and address of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed. (4) If identity of the individual is based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect. (5) If identity of the individual is based on satisfactory evidence, a brief description of the method of identification any any identification credential presented, included the date of issuance and expiration date. (6) the fee charged by the notary public True False ANS True The journal must contain

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• a description of the record and type of act

3.Full name and address of singer 4.A note if identification was based on personal knowledge 5.Description of identification 6.Fee 3.A notary public can delegate their notarial authority to another person True False ANS False Only the notary can be in control of their stamp seal, journal, and embossing seal 4.A notary public commissioned by the Secretary of Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania may perform notarial acts anywhere in the US True False ANS False A PA notary is only allowed to perform notary services within PA 5.A notary public commissioned by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of 2 / 3

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Pennsylvania may perform notarial acts only in the country where they have filed the oath and bond True False ANS False A PA notary is allowed to perform notary services anywhere in PA 6.A notary can either identify a customer by satisfactory evidence or personal knowledge True False ANS True 7.A notary public is required to be bonded by a surety authorized to do business in PA True False ANS True 8.A notary public may act as such in any transaction in which the notary public is financially interested True

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