IL Notary IL-Notary Notary Journal Record-Keeping Standards 3

Question 1

Under the Illinois Notary Public Act, an Illinois RON electronic journal must be maintained in what type of format?

Accepted Answer

A tamper-evident electronic format

Answer

Illinois law requires the electronic journal to be maintained in a tamper-evident format so that any unauthorized alterations can be detected.

Question 2

If an Illinois RON notary discovers their electronic journal has been accessed or compromised without authorization, what is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the Illinois Secretary of State of the security breach

Answer

A notary whose journal is compromised must notify the Illinois Secretary of State, who oversees notary commissions and the integrity of notarial records.

Question 3

Which statement is TRUE about which RON acts must be recorded in an Illinois electronic journal?

Accepted Answer

All notarial acts performed as a RON must be recorded without exception

Answer

Every notarial act performed as a Remote Online Notary in Illinois must be recorded in the electronic journal — there are no exemptions by act type.

Question 4

The 10-year retention requirement for an Illinois RON electronic journal is measured from:

Accepted Answer

The date of each individual notarial act recorded

Answer

The 10-year retention period runs from the date of each individual notarial act, not from the commission expiration date.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the audio-visual recording required for Illinois Remote Online Notarizations?

Accepted Answer

It serves as evidence of the remote session and the identity verification process

Answer

The audio-visual recording documents the remote session and provides evidence that proper identity verification and notarization procedures were followed.

(IL Notary) Illinois Notary Exam Practice Test

(IL Notary) Illinois Notary Exam Practice Test

IL Notary IL-Notary Notary Journal Record-Keeping Standards 3