Everything You Need to Become a Wisconsin Notary, All in One Place
Welcome to the American Association of Notaries. Since 1994, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people
in Wisconsin and across the country become notaries. With our guidance and expertise, you will become
a skilled Wisconsin notary capable of providing accurate and efficient notarial services.
That is our mission.
The American Association of Notaries is the only source you need to become a Wisconsin notary. We can assist you with:
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Wisconsin 2023 Assembly Bill 1099 Clarifies Information That Must Appear on Notary Stamps and Notarial Certificates
Wisconsin 2023 Assembly Bill 1099 clarifies that the inclusion of a notary’s expiration date on an official stamp is optional and replaces a reference to a notary public’s seal or rubber stamp with a reference to the notary public’s official stamp, which is defined to include both a seal and rubber stamp.
How to Become a Wisconsin Notary:
Compared to other states, Wisconsin has few eligibility requirements to become a notary. The process is simple and affordable for a four-year Wisconsin notary term. To become a notary in Wisconsin, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a United States resident.
- Have at least the equivalent of an 8th-grade education.
- Not have a criminal record with a felony conviction and/or misdemeanors that impact the integrity of the notary commission. Note: Persons convicted in state or federal court of a felony, or persons convicted of a misdemeanor involving a violation of the public trust, may not be commissioned as notaries publics unless they have been pardoned of the conviction.
- Be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public.
Follow the steps below to become a Wisconsin notary:
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Order a four-year, $500 Wisconsin notary bond.
All Wisconsin notary applicants are required to maintain a four-year, $500 notary bond. Our notary bonds include a complimentary four-year, $5,000 errors and omissions policy. Click here to purchase a notary bond.
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Order a notary stamp.
You will need to affix an impression of your notary stamp on your notary application. Click here to order a notary stamp.
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Complete the notary public tutorial and exam.
Click here to access the free notary tutorial and exam administered by the secretary of state. Save a copy of your notary exam certificate to your computer. You will need to upload it when completing the notary application on the Wisconsin Secretary of State’s website.
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Complete a Wisconsin notary application online.
The Wisconsin Secretary of State requires all notary applicants to complete a notary application online. Click here to start the Wisconsin notary application. The secretary of state will email you a link to download your notary application forms. Sign your application and affix an impression of your notary stamp.
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Take the oath of office.
Sign the oath of office in the presence of a notary public.
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Upload your completed forms and pay the filing fee to the state.
Log in to your account on the Wisconsin Secretary of State's website to upload the required forms and pay the $20 application filing fee. You will be asked to upload the following forms:
- Your completed and signed notary application.
- Your notarized oath of office.
- Your executed notary public bond page.
Wisconsin notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, the American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company (established 1900). Kal Tabbara is a licensed insurance agent in Wisconsin.