Notary Public
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None at this time.
- Phone:
- Customer Service: (608) 266-8915
- Department of Financial Institutions
- 345 W Washington Ave, 3rd Floor
- PO Box 7847
- Madison WI 53707
General Information
Who is eligible to apply to become a Wisconsin Notary Public?
Any United States resident 18 years of age or older who has at least the equivalent of an eighth grade education, is familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a Notary Public, and doesn't have an unacceptable arrest or conviction record is eligible to apply for a Wisconsin Notary Public Commission.
An applicant does not need to be a Wisconsin resident and does not need to be an United States Citizen.
Who is not eligible to apply to become a Wisconsin Notary Public?
An applicant who does not meet all basic requirements listed above is not eligible to apply. 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 Public for the State of Wisconsin unless they have been pardoned of the conviction.
Notary Public Exam and Database Search
The notary public exam and search capability will be provided as soon as possible, pending approval of a contract with the vendor who most recently supplied those services. We appreciate your patience as we work through the transition of these functions.