Illinois Notary Primer Practice Exam

Under what conditions can a minor lawfully sign documents and have them notarized?

1. Only in the presence of their legal guardian

2. When they are serving as a court witness

3. When they are involved in a business transaction

4. When they have written consent from a parent or guardian

The correct answer is: When they are involved in a business transaction

Minors can lawfully sign documents and have them notarized when they are involved in a business transaction. This is because minors are generally not able to enter into legally binding contracts, but there are exceptions for certain types of transactions, such as those related to business dealings. In this case, the notarization serves as a formal verification of the minor's signature in the context of a business transaction. Option A is incorrect because a minor can sign and have documents notarized without solely being in the presence of their legal guardian. Option B is incorrect because being a court witness does not automatically grant a minor the ability to sign and have documents notarized. Option D is incorrect because although having written consent from a parent or guardian may be helpful, it is not the only condition under which a minor can sign and have documents notarized.