WI Notary Notarial Acts and Certificates 3

Question 1

What is a 'protest' as a notarial act in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

A certificate noting the dishonor of a negotiable instrument

Answer

A protest is a notarial act certifying that a negotiable instrument such as a check was presented for payment and dishonored.

Question 2

In Wisconsin, who may perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual?

Accepted Answer

A notary authorized to perform remote notarial acts

Answer

Only notaries who have received specific authorization to perform remote online notarizations may notarize for remotely located individuals in Wisconsin.

Question 3

What is required on a notarial certificate to identify where the act took place?

Accepted Answer

The venue (state and county)

Answer

The venue on a notarial certificate must state the name of the state and county where the act was performed.

Question 4

Can a Wisconsin notary certify a copy of a document that is recorded in a public office?

Accepted Answer

No, that certification must come from the official custodian of the record

Answer

Copies of documents recorded in a public office must be certified by the official custodian of that record, not by a notary.

Question 5

What is a 'copy certification' notarial act?

Accepted Answer

Certifying that a copy is a true and accurate copy of an original document

Answer

A copy certification is a notarial act where the notary compares the copy to the original and certifies the copy is accurate.

WI Notary - Wisconsin Notary Exam Practice Test

WI Notary - Wisconsin Notary Exam Practice Test

WI Notary Notarial Acts and Certificates 3