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

Answer

Taking an acknowledgment is one of the core notarial acts authorized for Wisconsin notaries under Wis. Stat. § 140.14.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Venue, signature, and notary seal

Answer

A Wisconsin notarial certificate must include the venue (state and county), the notary's signature, and the official seal.

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

Answer

A jurat is the notarial act in which the notary certifies that a signer appeared and took an oath or affirmation regarding a written statement.

Question 4

Which Wisconsin statute primarily governs notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

Wis. Stat. Chapter 140

Answer

Wisconsin Chapter 140 (the Uniform Notarial Acts law) is the primary statute governing notarial acts in the state.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The state and county where the notarial act was performed

Answer

The venue on a notarial certificate identifies the state and county where the notarial act took place.

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