FREE IL-Notary Official Seal and Stamp Specifications and Security Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Illinois law, what is the required shape for an official notary public's rubber stamp seal?

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Rectangular

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Circular

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Square

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Oval

Question 2

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT required to be on an Illinois notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

The notary's commission number

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The notary's commission expiration date

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The words "Official Seal"

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The notary's official name

Question 3

If a notary's official seal is lost or stolen, what is the legally required first action?

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Notify the Secretary of State in writing within 10 days

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Purchase a new seal immediately

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File a report with the local police department

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Publish a notice in a local newspaper

Question 4

Regarding the security of the official seal, who is legally permitted to be in possession of it?

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Only the notary public to whom it was issued

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The notary's employer, if they paid for the seal

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A designated administrative assistant in the notary's office

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Any manager in the notary's department

Question 5

An Illinois notary's official seal must be made of what material?

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A rubber stamp that leaves a reproducible image

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A metal embosser only

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A digital image only

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Either a metal embosser or a rubber stamp

Question 6

Under which circumstance must an Illinois notary obtain a new official seal?

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When their commissioned name changes

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Every time they move to a new address within Illinois

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Annually on the anniversary of their commission

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If they change employers but their name remains the same