IL Notary IL-Notary Official Seal and Stamp Specifications and Security 2

Question 1

Under Illinois law, which shape is approved for a notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

Either a circle or rectangle

Answer

Illinois law permits the official notary seal to be either circular or rectangular in form.

Question 2

What information must appear in an Illinois notary's official seal?

Accepted Answer

Name, 'Notary Public', 'State of Illinois', and county of commission

Answer

The Illinois Notary Public Act requires the seal to include the notary's name, the words 'Notary Public', 'State of Illinois', and the county where commissioned.

Question 3

An Illinois notary's employer demands the notary hand over the official seal at the end of each workday. Is this permissible?

Accepted Answer

No, the seal belongs solely to the notary and must remain in the notary's custody

Answer

The official seal is the property of the notary personally, regardless of who paid for it, and must remain under the notary's exclusive control.

Question 4

Which ink color is most commonly required or recommended for Illinois notary ink stamps to ensure legibility on photocopies?

Accepted Answer

Blue or black

Answer

Blue or black ink is required or recommended so the stamp impression reproduces clearly on photocopies.

Question 5

An Illinois notary moves to a different county but keeps the same seal showing the old county. What should the notary do?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a new seal reflecting the current county

Answer

The seal must accurately reflect the notary's county of commission, so a move that changes commission county requires a new seal.

(IL Notary) Illinois Notary Exam Practice Test

(IL Notary) Illinois Notary Exam Practice Test

IL Notary IL-Notary Official Seal and Stamp Specifications and Security 2