WI NOTARY Study Guide 2026
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WI NOTARY exam key facts
- The Wisconsin DFI Notary Public final exam has 30 questions based on the DFI notary public tutorial. Source
- Applicants for a Wisconsin four-year notary commission must score 90% or better on the DFI Notary Public exam. Source
- Non-attorney applicants for a Wisconsin notary commission pay a $20 application fee to the Department of Financial Institutions. Source
- Candidates who score below 90% on the Wisconsin Notary exam receive a list of missed questions by chapter and may retake the exam after reviewing that chapter. Source
- A passing Wisconsin Notary exam result is valid only if it was earned no more than one year before the date of the notary commission or renewal. Source
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✍️ Sample WI NOTARY Questions & Answers
1. Should a Wisconsin notary record the address of the signer in their journal?
Recording the signer's address in the journal adds a layer of identification documentation and is part of thorough best-practice record keeping.
2. If a Wisconsin notary's journal is lost or stolen, what should they do?
A lost or stolen journal should be reported to the DFI and potentially law enforcement, as it could be used to facilitate fraud.
3. What is the effect of a Wisconsin notary failing to administer the oath during a jurat?
Failing to administer the oath is a critical defect in a jurat because the sworn oath is an essential element of that notarial act.
4. When only ONE credible witness is used to identify a signer in Wisconsin, that witness must be:
When relying on a single credible witness, Wisconsin law requires that witness to be personally known to the notary performing the notarial act.
5. What language must a Wisconsin notarial certificate be written in if the notary does not understand the language of the document?
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.
6. What oath wording should a Wisconsin notary use when administering an oath for a jurat?
The standard jurat oath asks the signer to swear or affirm that the statements in the document are true to the best of their knowledge.
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Sources & references
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- docs.legis.wisconsin.gov — Fees · verified Oct 2026
- apps.dfi.wi.gov — Score validity, test delivery, exam format, passing score, retake policy, score release · verified Oct 2026