IL Notary - Illinois Notary Exam Illinois Notary Electronic & Remote Notarization 1

Question 1

Under Illinois law, what identity verification method is specifically required for a Remote Online Notarization (RON) that is NOT required for in-person electronic notarization?

Accepted Answer

The notary must use credential analysis and knowledge-based authentication (KBA) to verify the remote signer's identity

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The signer must provide a government-issued photo ID in person

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The signer must have their signature witnessed by two people

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The notary must obtain a sworn affidavit from the signer's employer

Question 2

What is the minimum audio-visual standard required for a Remote Online Notarization session in Illinois?

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The communication must allow the notary and signer to see, hear, and communicate with each other in real time

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Audio-only communication is sufficient if the video connection is unavailable

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Pre-recorded video of the signer reading the document is acceptable

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A telephone call combined with an email confirmation satisfies the requirement

Question 3

How long must an Illinois notary retain the audio-visual recording of a Remote Online Notarization session?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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30 days

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1 year

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3 years

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the tamper-evident technology used in Illinois electronic notarizations is correct?

Accepted Answer

The electronic seal and signature must be attached to the document in a way that renders any subsequent alteration detectable

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Any standard PDF password protection qualifies as tamper-evident technology

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Tamper-evident technology is optional if the signer signs a paper backup copy

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Only documents notarized remotely require tamper-evident technology; in-person electronic notarizations do not

Question 5

If an Illinois notary performs a Remote Online Notarization for a signer located in another U.S. state, which statement is accurate?

Accepted Answer

The notarization is valid as long as the notary complies with Illinois RON law, regardless of where the signer is physically located

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The notarization is invalid because Illinois notaries can only serve Illinois residents

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The notary must first obtain a separate commission from the signer's home state

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RON is only permitted when both parties are physically present in Illinois

Question 6

Which platform or technology provider may an Illinois notary use to perform Remote Online Notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Only RON platforms that have been approved or meet the standards set forth under Illinois law and the notary's commissioning authority

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Only platforms operated directly by the Illinois Secretary of State

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Any video conferencing tool, including personal consumer apps, provided the notary keeps a recording

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The notary may use any platform chosen solely by the signer