Quick Facts
Commission Term
4 years
Bond
$500
Application Fee
$20
Issuing Authority
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI)
Journal
Optional
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
Wisconsin authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts - Wisconsin adopted RULONA (Chapter 140 of Wisconsin Statutes)
- 3-Year Expired ID Rule - UNIQUE: Accepts government-issued IDs that are current OR expired not more than 3 years (more generous than most states requiring current or 1-year expired)
- No Wisconsin Residency Requirement - UNIQUE: Must be U.S. resident but NOT required to reside in Wisconsin (many states require state residency)
- Permanent Attorney Commission - Wisconsin-licensed attorneys eligible for permanent commission (no expiration if law license active, no bond required, $50 fee vs. $20 for 4-year)
- Attorney Commission Benefits: No bond required, permanent (doesn't expire), revoked only if law license suspended/revoked
Regulatory Authority
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI)
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