WI Notary Electronic and Remote Notarization

Question 1

What Wisconsin law authorizes electronic and remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 140, enacted as part of the Uniform Notarial Acts

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Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 706 only

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Federal ESIGN Act exclusively

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Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter DFI

Question 2

What additional step must a Wisconsin notary complete before performing remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Register with the Department of Financial Institutions for remote notarization authorization

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Complete a separate bar exam

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Obtain approval from their county clerk

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Pay a special surety bond

Question 3

What technology is required for Wisconsin remote online notarizations?

Accepted Answer

Two-way audio-visual communication technology

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Telephone only

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Email exchange

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Text messaging

Question 4

How must a Wisconsin notary identify a remotely located signer?

Accepted Answer

Through credential analysis, knowledge-based authentication, or identity proofing by an approved RON platform

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Only through personal knowledge

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By checking social media profiles

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By calling the signer's employer

Question 5

Must Wisconsin remote online notarizations be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the audio-visual session must be recorded and retained

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No, recording is optional

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Only if the signer requests it

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Only for real estate documents

Question 6

How long must a Wisconsin notary retain the audio-visual recording of a remote online notarization?

Accepted Answer

At least 10 years

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1 year

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5 years

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30 days