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Wisconsin Notary "Discount" Association
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We are your main notarial provider to securely order your required 4-year $500 notary public bond, official notary seal stamp, hand-held or desk official notary seal embosser, official notary recording journal, and other important notarial supplies.
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Important State of Wisconsin notary links:
Legacy State Id:
31
Order Form:
Eligibility:
Be 18 years old or older.
Be a legal resident of the United States.
Be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public.
Have an equivalent of an 8th grade education.
Have demonstrated adherence to laws according to the Wisconsin Statutes with regard to arrests/citations/convictions.
Not have been convicted in state or federal court of a felony, or convicted of a misdemeanor involving a violation of the public trust unless there is proof of a pardon relating to the convictions.
Provisions:
Notary Term
4 years. Lifetime for notaries who are attorneys.
Notary Bond
A $500 surety bond is required for all applicants applying or reapplying for a four (4) year notary public commission. No bond is required for attorneys licensed to practice law in Wisconsin who are applying for a permanent commission.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Wisconsin Notary "Discount" Association Co. strongly recommends that Wisconsin notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A embosser or rubber inked stamp.
Record Journal
None Required. It is strongly recommended by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and Wisconsin Notary "Discount" Association Co. that Wisconsin notaries public record every notarial act in a notary record book or journal.
State Filing Fee
A $20 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications. For attorneys, a $50 fee is required for a lifetime notary public commission.
Education/Testing
Required. Each applicant for an initial notary public appointment must score 90% or better on the online Notary Public exam provided on the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Permitted. A non-resident who maintains a permanent dwelling place in the United States and is in fact living in the United States may apply to become a Wisconsin notary public, but he or she must still meet eligibility requirements.
Notary Commission Renewal
The Department of Financial Institutions is required by law to mail an expiration notice to each notary public’s last-known address at least 30 days before the current notary commission expires. The reappointment procedure is the same as the initial appointment, including the required bond, oath, notary application, exam certificate showing a score of 90 % or better, the filing fee, and conviction documents, if any.
Steps:
Place your order for your Wisconsin new or renewal notary bond package.
Online Ordering: Proceed back to the secure shopping store to complete your order.
Fax / Email / Mail Ordering:
Fax: 1-800-637-5992
Email: statenotice@notarybonding.com
Corporate Mailing:
Wisconsin Notary "Discount" Association
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
New and renewal notary applicants - Take and pass the Wisconsin notary exam.
The Wisconsin notary exam is required for new notary and renewal applicants and must be passed with a score of 90% or better, no more than one year prior to the date of your notary commission or renewal.
The tutorial is broken into seven chapters of instruction, each with a short practice quiz at the end of the chapter. This course is designed so you can take your time to read each chapter, answer the chapter quizzes, and use the gained knowledge to take the final exam. You may take the tutorial as many times as you like and retake it in the future as a refresher.
At the end of the tutorial there is a final exam for you to take to assess your knowledge of notary public duties and responsibilities. Be sure to print the notary exam results, once you’ve scored 90% or better.
For new or renewal notary public commission applications you must apply online or by printing your notary public commission application.
Email or mail the completed paper notary public commission application to:
Mail To:
Notary Records Section
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
P. O. Box 7847
Madison, WI 53707-7847
Email: DFINotary@wisconsin.gov
Wait for the state to send you a commission certificate and then you will be authorized to begin your notarial duties.
A commission certificate from the state will be sent to the mailing address indicated on the notary public application. Once you have received the commission certificate notifying you of your appointment you are authorized to begin your notarial duties.
State Bond Terms:
4 Year Term / $500 Bond
State Stamp / Seal Requirements:
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required.
Public Records URL:
http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Wisconsin.htm
State Store Name:
Wisconsin Notary "Discount" Association
Allow Faxed Applications:
Allowed
