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Notary Public Exam — Core Principles

Electronic notarization (IL): practice questions

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Question 1 · Illinois

How long must an Illinois electronic notary keep the recording of an audio-video electronic notarial act?

  1. Not less than 7 years
  2. Not less than 3 years
  3. Not less than 5 years
  4. Not less than 10 years
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A. Not less than 7 years — 5 ILCS 312/6A-104(d); applies even if the act was not completed.

Question 2 · Illinois

A provider of an enrollment-based electronic notarization system must notify the Illinois Secretary of State of each enrolled electronic notary within:

  1. 24 hours after enrollment
  2. 5 days after enrollment
  3. 10 days after enrollment
  4. 30 days after enrollment
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B. 5 days after enrollment — 5 ILCS 312/6A-101(d).

Question 3 · Illinois

Without personal knowledge, an Illinois electronic notary confirms identity by remote presentation of a government photo ID plus:

  1. A credible witness and a recent utility bill bearing the address
  2. A fingerprint scan and a matching notary journal signature
  3. Two more non-photo IDs, such as a Social Security card
  4. Credential analysis and dynamic knowledge-based authentication
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D. Credential analysis and dynamic knowledge-based authentication — 5 ILCS 312/6A-103(b)(2).

Question 4 · Illinois

An Illinois electronic notary may serve a remotely located individual outside the United States when the record:

  1. Is written in English and signed in blue ink
  2. Concerns a U.S. court or agency matter, or U.S. property
  3. Has first been approved by a U.S. consulate
  4. Is signed by a U.S. citizen who is over 18
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B. Concerns a U.S. court or agency matter, or U.S. property — 5 ILCS 312/3-105(c).

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