WI Notary Acknowledgments and Jurats 3

Question 1

May a Wisconsin notary perform an acknowledgment for a person who signed a document using a mark (X) instead of a full signature?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the notary witnesses the mark and proper procedures are followed

Answer

Wisconsin law allows acknowledgment of a document signed by mark, provided the notary witnesses the mark and the appropriate procedures are followed.

Question 2

What should a Wisconsin notary do if a signer wants an acknowledgment but appears to be signing under duress?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to perform the notarization

Answer

If a notary reasonably believes a signer is under duress or coercion, the notary should refuse to perform the notarization because voluntary signing is required.

Question 3

For a corporate acknowledgment in Wisconsin, who may sign on behalf of the corporation?

Accepted Answer

An authorized officer or agent of the corporation

Answer

A corporate acknowledgment may be executed by any authorized officer or agent of the corporation who has authority to sign on its behalf.

Question 4

What oath wording should a Wisconsin notary use when administering an oath for a jurat?

Accepted Answer

Do you swear (or affirm) that the statements in this document are true to the best of your knowledge?

Answer

The standard jurat oath asks the signer to swear or affirm that the statements in the document are true to the best of their knowledge.

Question 5

Is a Wisconsin notary required to determine why a document is being acknowledged?

Accepted Answer

No, the notary is not required to understand or investigate the document's purpose

Answer

A notary is not a legal advisor and is not required to investigate or understand the purpose of a document being acknowledged.

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WI Notary Acknowledgments and Jurats 3