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Notary Seal and Stamp Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What information must appear on a Wisconsin notary's official seal?

    Answer: Notary's name, the words 'Notary Public,' and 'State of Wisconsin'

    Wisconsin law requires the official notary seal to display the notary's name, 'Notary Public,' and 'State of Wisconsin.'

  2. What shape is required for a Wisconsin notary's official seal?

    Answer: Rectangular or circular

    Wisconsin law allows the official notary seal to be either rectangular or circular in shape.

  3. What should a Wisconsin notary do if their official seal is lost or stolen?

    Answer: Notify the Department of Financial Institutions and stop using the seal

    If a Wisconsin notary's seal is lost or stolen, the notary must notify the Department of Financial Institutions and cease performing notarial acts until a new seal is obtained.

  4. Must a Wisconsin notary's seal impression be legible and reproducible by photography?

    Answer: Yes

    Wisconsin requires that notary seal impressions be legible and capable of being reproduced by photography or photocopy.

  5. Who owns a Wisconsin notary's official seal?

    Answer: The notary personally

    The notary's official seal is the personal property of the notary, not their employer, even if the employer paid for it.

  6. What must a Wisconsin notary do with their seal upon resignation or expiration of commission?

    Answer: Destroy or deface the seal so it cannot be misused

    When a Wisconsin notary's commission ends, they should destroy or deface the official seal to prevent unauthorized use.

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