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Four Year Commission Notary Public Application - Wisconsin
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Four-Year Notary Public Commission Form Instructions This application is for a four-year Wisconsin Notary Public commission. If the applicant is a resident of the United States licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, a certificate of Good Standing from the Wisconsin Supreme Court must also be submitted. General Requirements: In order to become a Notary Public under Wisconsin Statute ยง137.01, you must be a resident of the United States, 18 years of age or older, have at least the equivalent of an eighth grade education, show familiarity with the duties and responsibilities of a Notary Public, (this can be shown by going online to the Wisconsin Notary Tutorial www.wdfi.org and completing the tutorial and exam) and not have an unacceptable arrest or conviction record under Wisconsin Statutes. (Note that under current law, 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.) You must purchase an engraved official seal or official rubber stamp You must complete and submit the following: Four-year Notary Public Application Bond Form Oath of Office Form Certificate or Letter from step 11 $20 filing fee made payable to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. YOU MAY NOT PERFORM NOTARIAL ACTS UNTIL YOU ARE NOTIFIED BY THIS OFFICE THAT YOUR COMMISSION HAS BEEN ISSUED. Before completing the Notary Public Application form you will need to purchase a notary seal or rubber stamp. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions does not provide seal/stamps. For suppliers, check the yellow pages in the telephone book under "office supplies," "rubber stamp suppliers," or "seals." The seal or stamp may be of any size, but must state only the words "Notary Public," "State of Wisconsin," and your printed name. Any Wisconsin notarial seal in use by August 1, 1959, shall be considered in compliance. Initials or a shortened first name may be used. Current last name must be in full. No title such as "Dr." or "CPA" should appear before or after your name. When ordering a seal/stamp, keep in mind that when performing a notarial act you must always sign your name exactly as set forth on your seal/stamp. An application submitted with an unclear seal/stamp impression or with additional non-notarial seals affixed, cannot be accepted for filing and will be returned. Before attempting to affix your new seal on to the application, take a few moments when you receive your seal/stamp, and practice using it. If you have held a previous commission and are reapplying, be certain your seal/stamp impression is still totally clear and legible. If necessary, affix the impression on a separate piece of paper and attach it to your application. Do not affix other seals/ stamps (as those showing county or expiration dates) on the application form, as these seals/stamps are not considered "official" notary seals, and therefore, may not be affixed on the application. Instructions for the Four-Year Notary Application (numbers correspond to the form) 1. Affix a clear impression of your notary seal/stamp in the space provided. (If it is unclear affix additional samples on a separate sheet of plain paper and enclose with your application.) 2. Sign your official notarial signature using the exact spelling shown on your notary seal/stamp. 3. Print or type your name exactly as signed. 4. Print or type your complete mailing address. Use the C/O (care of) only if the mailing address is a business address. 5. Indicate the expiration date of your most recent Wisconsin notary commission unless this is your first commission. 6. Print or type your FULL name. 7. Print or type your date of birth. 8. Answer "Yes" or "No." Attach an explanation if you answered "Yes." 9. Answer "Yes" or "No." Attach an explanation if you answered "Yes." 10. Answer "Yes" or "No." If you answered "Yes" attach complete documentation as appropriate. If "Yes" but for violations resulting in a ticket only, submit a brief written description. The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions will determine if you are eligible to become a notary. 11. Check "a" or "b" either complete the Notary Public Tutorial Exam and submit the certificate; or complete a separate signed and dated letter consisting of a written essay affirming that you are familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary public in Wisconsin, and explaining how such knowledge was acquired. (The fact that you are currently or have been a notary previously is not an adequate response.) 12. Sign your name after you have completed the application to certify that you are a resident of the United States, familiar with the duties, and that all information that you have set forth on the application is true. Submit the completed application, a completed bond, a completed oath of office, certificate or letter from step 11, and the $20 Fee to Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. Make your $20 check payable to "Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions." Commissions are issued every Wednesday; effective January 1, 2005, applications for reappointment of commission are processed the Wednesday after receipt. Any time remaining on the previous term lapses when the new commission is issued. Remember, you may not perform notarial acts until notified by this office that your commission has been issued, or reissued in the case of a reappointment, a commission certificate will be sent to the mailing address indicated on the application. NOTICE: You are hereby informed that the information you provide on this form may be considered a public record available for public inspection. Wisconsin Statutes require that you provide written notice of any change of address to the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions within 10 days of the change. Grounds for revocation of your commission may include: providing false information on this application, submitting an application fee which is unredeemable due to insufficient funds or conviction for certain crimes while holding a commission. Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Notary Records, P. O. Box 7847, Madison, WI 53707-7847 (608) 266-8915 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Wisconsin Four-Year Commission Notary Public Application Fee $20 OFFICE USE ONLY Commission Issued: sample 1. Put aIfclear impression of se
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