Ace the Illinois Notary Primer 2025 – Your Journey to Notary Stardom Starts Here!

When notarizing a mark, the correct procedure is to use the required Secretary of State certificate. Notarizing a mark requires special procedures to ensure the validity and authenticity of the mark. Using the Secretary of State certificate helps in establishing the mark's identity and confirming that the mark's signature has been acknowledged before a notary public. It is important to follow these specific procedures to maintain the integrity of the notarization process.

Options A, B, and D are incorrect because:

- Allowing the mark to sign independently may not provide enough assurance of the mark's identity or acknowledgment.

- Verifying the mark's identity only is not sufficient when notarizing a mark since specific procedures need to be followed.

- Having the mark provide a handwriting sample is not a standard requirement for notarizing a mark in Illinois.