Illinois Notary Primer Practice Exam

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Can an Illinois Notary Public notarize documents for signers outside of Illinois?

True
False
Only for certain states
Only for federal documents

The correct answer is: False

In Illinois, a Notary Public is authorized to perform notarial acts for individuals who are physically present within the state at the time of the notarization. This means that if a signer is located outside of Illinois, the Notary Public cannot perform the notarization for that individual. The law requires the notary to verify the identity and presence of the person signing the document, which can only be done within the boundaries of the state. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of the notarization process and to ensure that the notary is complying with state laws. Therefore, a notary's jurisdiction is limited to the geographic area where they are commissioned.