License: NOTARY PUBLIC

201 West Washington Avenue, Suite 500
P.O. Box 7879
Madison, WI 53707-7876
(608) 266-8915

A public officer who attests or certifies writings - as a deed - to make them authentic and takes affidavits, depositions and protests of negotiable paper. 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. Note that an applicant does not need to be a Wisconsin resident and does not need to be a United States Citizen.

  • Secondary license (other license is prerequisite)
  • No education required
  • Affidavit or referral required
  • Specific type of conviction prohibited
License information updated 12/01/2020