WI Notary Signer Identification Requirements

Question 1

Under Wisconsin notary law, which of the following constitutes 'satisfactory evidence of identity' for a document signer?

Accepted Answer

Any of the above methods

Answer

Personal knowledge of the signer by the notary

Answer

A valid government-issued photo ID with signature

Answer

Two credible witnesses who can verify the signer's identity

Question 2

Which of the following documents is specifically acceptable as identification for a document signer under Wisconsin notary law?

Accepted Answer

U.S. passport

Answer

Library card with name and photo

Answer

Student ID from a private university

Answer

Utility bill with name and address

Question 3

When the Wisconsin notary does not personally know the signer AND does not personally know any witness, how many credible witnesses are required to identify the signer?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

One

Answer

Three

Answer

Four

Question 4

When only ONE credible witness is used to identify a signer in Wisconsin, that witness must be:

Accepted Answer

Personally known to the notary

Answer

Known only to the document signer

Answer

A licensed attorney or notary public

Answer

A family member of the document signer

Question 5

Under Wisconsin law, a government-issued ID used for signer identification may be expired by no more than how long before the notarial act?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT qualify as acceptable identification for a signer under Wisconsin notary law?

Accepted Answer

Social Security card

Answer

Current U.S. military ID card

Answer

Valid Wisconsin driver's license

Answer

Current U.S. passport

Question 7

If a Wisconsin notary personally knows the document signer, what additional identification must the signer provide?

Accepted Answer

No additional identification is required

Answer

At least one government-issued photo ID

Answer

Two credible witnesses

Answer

A sworn written statement of identity