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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Commission (IL): practice questions

Our Notary Public bank has 7 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.

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Question 1 · Illinois

How long is the Illinois commission term for a qualifying resident of a bordering state who works in Illinois?

  1. One year
  2. Two years
  3. Four years
  4. Six months
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A. One year — 5 ILCS 312/2-101(a).

Question 2 · Illinois

An Illinois notary applicant must state having resided in Illinois for how long before applying?

  1. 60 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 90 days
  4. One year
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B. 30 days — 5 ILCS 312/2-102(a)(6).

Question 3 · Illinois

Which official appoints and commissions notaries public in Illinois?

  1. The county clerk
  2. The circuit court clerk
  3. The Attorney General
  4. The Secretary of State
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D. The Secretary of State — 5 ILCS 312/2-101(a).

Question 4 · Illinois

When the Illinois Secretary of State approves a notary commission, what does it issue to the applicant?

  1. A unique commission number
  2. A pre-inked official seal
  3. A bound paper journal
  4. A digital signing certificate
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A. A unique commission number — 5 ILCS 312/2-102(e).

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