Question 1

What is a Notary Public?

Accepted Answer

A notary public is an individual issued an appointment by the state government to serve the public as an impartial witness, performing notarial acts as are allowed or required by law.

Question 2

What is a notarial act?

Accepted Answer

"Notarial act” means an act, whether performed with respect to a tangible or electronic record, that a notarial officer may perform under the law of this state. The term includes taking an acknowledgment, administering an oath or affirmation, taking a verification on oath or affirmation, witnessing

Question 3

What types of documents require notarization?

Accepted Answer

Many types of documents may require notarization to verify the authenticity of the signatures and the signers' identities. Common documents that often need to be notarized include affidavits, powers of attorney, deeds, mortgage documents, contracts, and various legal agreements.

Question 4

Can a document be notarized for someone who is not present?

Accepted Answer

No, the person whose signature is being notarized must be present before the notary public at the time of notarization. The notary must verify the identity of the signer and ensure that the signature is made willingly and without duress.

Question 5

Can you provide legal advice?

Accepted Answer

WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN WISCONSIN AND MAY NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR ACCEPT FEES FOR LEGAL ADVICE. The role of a notary is to act as an impartial witness to the signing of documents and to verify the identity of the signers.

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