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  1. A signer appears before an Illinois notary and seems to be under duress. What should the notary do?

    Answer: Refuse the notarization if they reasonably believe the signer is being coerced

    If a notary believes a signer is being coerced, they must refuse to perform the notarization.

  2. An Illinois notary is asked to notarize a photocopy of an original document. Is this permissible?

    Answer: It depends on the type of document and the notarial act requested

    Whether a notary can work with a photocopy depends on the specific notarial act.

  3. What should an Illinois notary do if a signer cannot physically sign their name?

    Answer: The signer may make a mark (such as an X) witnessed by the notary

    Illinois allows a person who cannot sign to make a mark in the notary's presence.

  4. Can an Illinois notary certify a copy of a birth certificate?

    Answer: No, vital records copies can only be certified by the issuing agency

    Illinois notaries cannot certify copies of vital records.

  5. A signer's government-issued photo ID has expired. Can the Illinois notary accept it?

    Answer: No, expired identification is not acceptable for notarization

    Illinois notaries should not accept expired identification documents.

  6. An Illinois notary is asked to notarize a document with visible alterations (crossed-out text, handwritten additions). How should they proceed?

    Answer: Have the signer initial all alterations before notarizing

    The signer should initial and date each alteration before notarization.