Illinois Notary Primer Practice Exam

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What is the maximum duration a notary commission can lapse before requiring a new application?

  1. 60 days

  2. 90 days

  3. There is no grace period

  4. 30 days

The correct answer is: There is no grace period

In Illinois, if a notary's commission lapses, there is no grace period allowed for continuing to serve as a notary. This means that once the commission has expired, the individual must cease all notary activities and is required to submit a new application to become a notary again. This strict guideline emphasizes the importance of renewing a notary commission on time to ensure that notaries maintain their authority to perform notarial acts within the state. The other options suggest varying grace periods which do not align with Illinois law, as the law clearly states there is no allowance for any period after the commission has expired. Thus, if a notary does not renew their commission before it lapses, they must start the process over again to become a commissioned notary once more.

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