WI Notary Notarial Acts and Certificates 2

Question 1

What language must a Wisconsin notarial certificate be written in if the notary does not understand the language of the document?

Accepted Answer

English

Answer

The language of the signer

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Any language the notary chooses

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The language of the document

Question 2

Which notarial act is used when a notary witnesses a person sign a document?

Accepted Answer

Witnessing or attesting a signature

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Taking an acknowledgment

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Administering an oath

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Certifying a copy

Question 3

If a signer is physically unable to sign their name in Wisconsin, what may a notary do?

Accepted Answer

The notary may sign at the direction of the signer

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The notary may refuse to notarize

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The notary must require a power of attorney

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The notary must call a witness

Question 4

What must a notary do if the wording of a notarial certificate is incorrect or missing from a document?

Accepted Answer

Attach or complete the correct certificate wording

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Refuse to notarize and return the document

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Sign the document without any certificate

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Call the county clerk for instructions

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a type of notarial act in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Issuing a subpoena

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Administering an oath

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Taking an acknowledgment

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Certifying a copy of a document

Question 6

When performing a jurat in Wisconsin, at what point must the signer take the oath?

Accepted Answer

Before or at the time of signing

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Only after signing the document

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Only before the notary arrives

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The timing is irrelevant