Illinois Notary Public Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Illinois Notary Public Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Illinois Notary Public exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Illinois Notary Public Vocabulary Game
Qualifications and commissioning
Notarial acts and certificates
Identification
Record keeping
Audio-video sessions
Prohibited acts
Sources for these terms (6)
- 2026 California Notary Public Handbook · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Colorado Notary Handbook (Revised April 24, 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Electronic or Remote Notarization · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Rhode Island Remote Online Notarization Performance Guide · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Illinois Notary Public Handbook (I PUB 16, March 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Illinois Register, Volume 47, Issue 24 (June 16, 2023): 14 Ill. Adm. Code 176 adopted amendments · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the Illinois Notary Exam
The Illinois Notary Public Commission authorizes you to perform notarial acts statewide under the Illinois Notary Public Act (5 ILCS 312). Since January 1, 2024, new and renewing applicants must complete an approved 3-hour course and pass a course exam, file a surety bond, and take the oath of office.
Exam sponsor: Illinois Secretary of State (Index Department). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
50 questions
Time Limit
No exam time limit set in the rules; the course requires at least 180 minutes (3 hours) of instruction
Passing Score
85% on the approved course-completion exam
Exam / Certification Fees
$15 application filing fee for a notary public commission ($40 for notary plus electronic notary; $25 to add electronic notary), payable to the Illinois Secretary of State
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Illinois Notary vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Illinois Notary vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Illinois Notary terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Illinois Notary terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Illinois Secretary of State (Index Department) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Does Illinois require a notary exam?
Yes. Since January 1, 2024, new and renewing applicants must complete a Secretary of State-approved 3-hour course and pass that provider's 50-question final exam with a score of at least 85%. There is no single state-run testing-center exam. A renewing applicant who is a licensed attorney in good standing, a current Illinois or federal judge, or an employee of an attorney or court can skip the course and exam by filing a signed statement.
How long is an Illinois notary commission and who issues it?
The Illinois Secretary of State issues resident notary commissions for a 4-year term. Qualifying nonresidents from a bordering state receive a 1-year term.