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

Wisconsin notarial certificates must be in English so the notary can complete and understand the certificate even if the underlying document is in another language.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Witnessing or attesting a signature

Answer

Witnessing or attesting a signature is the notarial act where the notary observes the actual signing of a document.

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

Answer

Under Wisconsin law, a notary may sign a document on behalf of a physically unable signer if directed to do so by that individual.

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

Answer

A Wisconsin notary should attach or complete the proper certificate language if it is missing or incorrect before performing the notarial act.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Issuing a subpoena

Answer

Issuing a subpoena is a judicial or legal function, not a notarial act authorized under Wisconsin law.

WI Notary - Wisconsin Notary Exam Practice Test

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WI Notary Notarial Acts and Certificates 2