In Illinois, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for a single non-electronic notarial act, apart from acts performed under Section 3-102?
Based on: notarial_acts
Notary exam · Illinois · 2026
Notary Exam Prep: Illinois 2026
Study for the Illinois notary public examination with practice questions and flashcards drawn straight from the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and the state notary rules (14 Ill. Adm. Code Part 176). Offline, one purchase, no account.
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1,100+ Study items
50 Mock exam
85% To pass
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The exam
What the Illinois notary exam involves
Since January 1, 2024, applicants for a notary public or electronic notary public commission in Illinois must complete an approved course of study and pass a final examination before being commissioned. A narrow exemption from the course and exam applies only to renewal applicants who are licensed attorneys, judges, or employees of an attorney or court. This app is independent practice for that examination, built only from the publicly available text of Illinois law.
How many questions are on the Illinois notary exam?
The final examination is 50 questions, drawn at random from a test bank of at least 100 questions.
- 50 questions per sitting
- Test bank: at least 100 questions
- Randomized, and written so the answers cannot be easily determined without completing the course
What is the passing score for the Illinois notary exam?
You must score at least 85 percent on the final examination, which is at least 43 of the 50 questions correct.
Can the exam include true or false questions?
Yes. The questions may be multiple choice, true or false, or a combination, but in no event may more than one half of the questions be true or false. This app uses multiple-choice practice questions.
How many times can I retake the Illinois notary exam?
If you score below 85 percent you may be re-tested using different questions from the bank, and you may review the course first. If you fail the examination three times, you have failed the course.
Do I have to take a course before the exam?
Yes. First-time and renewal applicants must complete an approved course of study and pass the examination (5 ILCS 312/2-101.5; 14 Ill. Adm. Code 176.205). The only exemption is for renewal applicants who are licensed attorneys in good standing, current Illinois or federal judges, or employees of such an attorney or court, and who file a signed statement that they have read and understood the current Act.
How much does it cost to become a notary in Illinois, and how long does it last?
A commission lasts four years. The application fee paid to the Secretary of State is 15 dollars for a notary public, and an applicant for an electronic notary public commission pays a further 25 dollars in addition to that 15 dollar fee. For the surety bond, a notary who performs only traditional in-person notarizations files a 5,000 dollar bond, while a notary who also performs remote or electronic notarizations files an additional 25,000 dollar bond, or a single combined bond of 30,000 dollars. These fees and bonds are separate from the cost of the approved provider course.
Features
A complete study system, on one device
01 / PRACTICE
Practice mode
Work through 590+ questions by topic, from commissioning and notarial acts to the journal, the seal, electronic and remote notarization, and prohibited acts. Every question carries a plain-English explanation and a citation to the Illinois statute or rule it comes from.
02 / MOCK
Mock exam
Sit a 50-question timed mock that mirrors the real exam length, with a pass line set at 85 percent (43 of 50). The 60-minute timer is an unofficial practice format, since Illinois does not publish an official time limit.
03 / FLASHCARDS
Flashcards
Drill 520 flashcards covering definitions, fees, deadlines and the contents of the seal, certificate and journal, for fast review before exam day.
What's inside
What to look for in an exam-prep app
| Based on the official public source | Yes, Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and the Illinois Notary Public administrative rules (14 Ill. Adm. Code Part 176) |
|---|---|
| Timed mock exam | 50 questions |
| Pass rule applied | 85% to pass |
| Answer explanations mapped to the source | Yes |
| Weak-area review | Yes |
| Flashcards (spaced repetition) | Yes |
| Works fully offline, no account | Yes |
| Ads | None |
| Payment | One-time purchase |
| Last content review | 2026-06-17 |
In the app
Calm, focused study, nothing else
Sample questions
Try 10 real practice questions
Tap an answer to see why it is right, mapped to the official source, exactly as in the app.
What are the stated underlying purposes and policies of the Illinois Notary Public Act?
Based on: commissioning
Where is the Electronic Notarization Fund established under the Illinois Notary Public Act?
Based on: electronic_remote
What kind of seal must each Illinois notary public obtain upon receiving the commission from the Secretary of State?
Based on: certificates_seal
The serrated border of the Illinois rubber stamp seal must be a rectangle no larger than which dimensions?
Based on: certificates_seal
Which property number must be recorded in a Section 3-102 notarial record for residential real property?
Based on: journal_records
Under the Section 3-102 definitions, which of these counts as a Financial Institution?
Based on: journal_records
A person who violates the rules on soliciting a notary to buy a surety bond is guilty of what offense?
Based on: prohibited_penalties
How far in advance of a notary's commission expiry may someone solicit that notary to buy a surety bond?
Based on: prohibited_penalties
What is the maximum fee an Illinois electronic notary public may charge for an electronic notarial act?
Based on: notarial_acts
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Free practice questions and tools
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Source & accuracy
Where the questions come from, and when we last checked
Built from Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and the Illinois Notary Public administrative rules (14 Ill. Adm. Code Part 176) (Current statutes and administrative code, 2026), the official public source, used under Public domain (enacted Illinois statute and administrative-rule text, U.S. government-edicts doctrine). View the official source .
Last checked against the source: 2026-06-17.
- Study items
- 1,100+
- Questions
- 594
- Flashcards
- 520
- Mock exam
- 50
- Pass mark
- 85%
All questions are original and written from the public source. No official exam questions are copied.
Content audit trail
- 2026-06-17 Reviewed every question and flashcard against the current enacted text of the Act and the Part 176 rules, and confirmed the 50-question, 85% pass mark.
- 2026-06-17 Initial public release, built only from the enacted text of the Illinois Notary Public Act and the Illinois notary administrative rules.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this the official Illinois notary exam app?
No. This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Illinois Secretary of State or the State of Illinois. The real course and examination are delivered by Secretary-approved course providers.
How many practice questions and flashcards are included?
More than 1,000 study items: over 590 multiple-choice practice questions and 520 flashcards, each built from the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312) and the state notary rules (14 Ill. Adm. Code Part 176).
Does the app work offline?
Yes. The entire question bank, flashcards and explanations are stored on your device. There is no account, no login and no internet connection required after download.
What score do I need to pass the real exam?
At least 85 percent, which is at least 43 of the 50 questions on a sitting (14 Ill. Adm. Code 176.235).
Do I still have to take a state-approved course?
Yes, in almost all cases. Illinois requires applicants to complete an approved course of study and pass the examination before being commissioned (5 ILCS 312/2-101.5), with a narrow exemption only for renewal applicants who are attorneys, judges, or employees of an attorney or court. This app is practice for that examination, not a substitute for the required course.
How do I restore my purchase on a new device?
Use the Restore Purchases option on the app's settings screen. The one-time purchase is tied to your app store account and restores at no extra charge.
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