WI Notary Notarial Acts and Certificates

Question 1

Which of the following is a notarial act authorized under Wisconsin law?

Accepted Answer

Taking an acknowledgment

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Issuing a marriage license

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Filing court documents

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Certifying tax records

Question 2

What must a notarial certificate include at a minimum in Wisconsin?

Accepted Answer

Venue, signature, and notary seal

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Only the notary's name

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The document title and date only

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The signer's Social Security number

Question 3

In Wisconsin, what is the term for a notarial act where a person swears or affirms the truthfulness of a written statement?

Accepted Answer

Jurat

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Acknowledgment

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Copy certification

Answer

Protest

Question 4

Which Wisconsin statute primarily governs notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Wis. Stat. Chapter 140

Answer

Wis. Stat. Chapter 706

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Wis. Stat. Chapter 893

Answer

Wis. Stat. Chapter 401

Question 5

What is a 'venue' on a Wisconsin notarial certificate?

Accepted Answer

The state and county where the notarial act was performed

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The address of the signer

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The notary's office location

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The court where the document will be filed

Question 6

Can a Wisconsin notary certify a copy of a vital record such as a birth certificate?

Accepted Answer

No, vital records may only be certified by the issuing government agency

Answer

Yes, any document can be copy-certified

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Yes, but only if the original is presented in person

Answer

No, only attorneys can certify vital records