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

    Answer: English

    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.

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

    Answer: Witnessing or attesting a signature

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

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

    Answer: The notary may sign at the direction of the signer

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

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

    Answer: Attach or complete the correct certificate wording

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

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

    Answer: Issuing a subpoena

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

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

    Answer: Before or at the time of signing

    For a jurat, the signer must take the oath or affirmation before or at the moment of signing, not after.

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