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IL-Notary Notary Journal Record-Keeping Standards Flashcards

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  1. Under Illinois law, which notaries are REQUIRED to maintain a notarial journal?

    Answer: Remote Online Notaries (RON) only

    Illinois law mandates that only Remote Online Notaries must maintain an electronic journal; traditional notaries are not legally required to keep one.

  2. What is the minimum retention period for an Illinois Remote Online Notary's electronic journal?

    Answer: 10 years from the date of each notarial act

    Illinois law requires Remote Online Notaries to retain their electronic journal for a minimum of 10 years from the date of each notarial act.

  3. Which of the following must be included in an Illinois RON journal entry?

    Answer: The date and time of the notarial act

    Each RON journal entry must record the date and time the notarial act was performed, establishing a clear chronological record.

  4. For a traditional Illinois notary who does NOT perform remote online notarizations, keeping a journal is:

    Answer: Optional but considered a best practice for liability protection

    Traditional Illinois notaries are not legally required to maintain a journal, but it is widely recommended as a best practice for their protection.

  5. Which information about the principal must be recorded in an Illinois RON journal entry?

    Answer: The principal's name and the evidence of identity used to verify them

    The journal must include the principal's name and a statement of the satisfactory evidence of identity used to verify them.

  6. When an Illinois Remote Online Notary charges a fee, what must be recorded in the journal?

    Answer: The fee amount charged for the notarial act

    If a fee is charged, the journal entry must include the amount of that fee for each notarial act performed.

  7. In an Illinois RON journal, what must be recorded regarding the document being notarized?

    Answer: The title or description of the document or proceeding

    The journal entry must include a brief description or title of the document or type of proceeding for which the notarial act was performed.