IL Notary IL-Notary Notary Journal Record-Keeping Standards 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Remote Online Notaries (RON) only

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

10 years from the date of each notarial act

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The date and time of the notarial act

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Optional but considered a best practice for liability protection

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(IL Notary) Illinois Notary Exam Practice Test

(IL Notary) Illinois Notary Exam Practice Test

IL Notary IL-Notary Notary Journal Record-Keeping Standards 2