Illinois Notary Primer Practice Exam

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When does a financial or beneficial interest exist for a Notary?

When the Notary receives a lawful fee
When the Notary is designated as a principal
When the Notary benefits from the transaction
When the Notary is a witness to the transaction

The correct answer is: When the Notary is designated as a principal

A financial or beneficial interest exists for a Notary when they are designated as a principal in a transaction. This means that the Notary is directly involved in the transaction as a party with a stake or interest in the outcome. In contrast, receiving a lawful fee (Option A) is a standard practice for Notaries and does not constitute a financial or beneficial interest that could compromise their impartiality. Additionally, benefiting from the transaction (Option C) could also create a conflict of interest for the Notary. Notarizing a document as a witness to the transaction (Option D) does not imply a financial or beneficial interest in the same way being designated as a principal does.