Illinois Notary Primer Practice Exam

How many signatures are required for notarizing a mark?

1. Only the mark itself is needed

2. One witness to the mark

3. Two witnesses to the mark

4. The mark and the Notary's signature

The correct answer is: Two witnesses to the mark

In Illinois, when notarizing a mark (a signature made by someone who is unable to sign their own name), two witnesses are typically required to verify the mark. Therefore, the correct answer is two witnesses to the mark. This helps ensure the validity and authenticity of the mark being notarized. Option A is incorrect because notarizing a mark requires more than just the mark itself. Option B is not accurate as it suggests only one witness is needed, while in Illinois, two witnesses are typically required. Option D is incorrect because in addition to the mark and the two witnesses, the Notary's signature is also required for the notarization to be valid.