Become a Notary in Wisconsin

To become a notary public in the State of Wisconsin, an individual must:

• Be a United States resident 18 years of age or older;
• Have at least the equivalent of an eighth grade education;
• Be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a Notary Public; and
• Not have an unacceptable arrest or conviction record
• Obtain a $500 4-year notary bond*

Note: An applicant does not need to be a Wisconsin resident and does not need to be an United States Citizen.

Application Process

An applicant is required to submit the Wisconsin notary application form, $20 filing fee (made payable to Wisconsin Secretary of State), completed bond form, and oath of office to the Office of the Secretary of State. After processing the application, the Secretary of State sends each notary applicant a certificate indicating that the applicant has been commissioned as a Wisconsin notary public, along with the expiration date of that commission. Upon receiving the commission, the applicant may begin notarizing. Commissions are granted shortly after all completed materials are received by the Secretary of State's office. When renewing a notary commission, paperwork should be submitted a few weeks prior to the expiration date of your current notary commission.

Wisconsin Notary Bonds

*NationwideNotaryBond offers a $500 4-year Wisconsin Notary Public Bond including $5,000 4-year FREE Notary Errors & Omissions coverage for only $40.00. They process, execute and deliver notary bonds the same business day your order is received assuring timely approval of your Wisconsin notary commission.

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The Atlantic

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CBSSports.com (blog)

Wisconsin AD Alvarez pursued Notre Dame series Chicago Tribune When he suspected that fellow Big Ten schools perhaps were vacating spots on Notre Dame's schedule, Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez leapt at the chance to fill them. The former Irish defensive coordinator got blocked there. Barry Alvarez wanted a series between Wisconsin and Notre DameCBSSports.com (blog) all 30 news articles »

The Weekly Standard (blog)

Warning Signs in Wisconsin for Obama Wall Street Journal (blog) By Neil King Jr. In a potentially ominous sign for the Obama campaign, a new poll has declared Wisconsin a true tossup state, finding President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney locked in a 46%-46% tie among likely voters. As the Obama team eyes potential ... Obama, Romney tied in battleground WisconsinCNN (blog) If the nation follows Wisconsin...NewsOK.com Democratic Poll Shows Romney and Obama Nearly Tied in WisconsinThe Weekly Standard (blog) Oye! Times -Washington Times all 4,761 news articles »

Thomson Reuters News & Insight

Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Approves Ambac's Exercise of Surplus Note ... MarketWatch (press release) NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ambac Assurance Corporation ("Ambac Assurance") today announced that it has received approval from its regulator, the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance ("OCI"), and the Commissioner in his ... Ambac Claim Payments Sought by Wisconsin Insurance ChiefBloomberg Wisconsin insurance commissioner seeks $800 mln for Ambac policyholdersThomson Reuters News & Insight Insurance Commissioner Disapproves Interest Payment on Surplus NotesSunHerald.com all 8 news articles »

University of Wisconsin Badgers

Lucky Bucky: Wisconsin to play in 2012 Las Vegas Invitational University of Wisconsin Badgers As part of its 2012-13 non-conference schedule, the Wisconsin men's basketball team will be participating in the 12th-Annual Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational on Nov. 23 and 24. In addition to the Badgers, this year's field includes Creighton, ... UW men's basketball: Badgers to play Thanksgiving tourney in Vegas77Square.com UW basketball: Las Vegas Invitational field setGreen Bay Press Gazette all 23 news articles »

Wisconsin farmland value up 13% from year ago Milwaukee Journal Sentinel By Rick Barrett of the Journal Sentinel The value of prime Wisconsin farmland has increased 13% from a year ago, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The report compared values of "good" Midwest farmland and was based on ... and more »

Wisconsin governor releases better 2011 jobs data Austin American-Statesman Scott Walker released better 2011 jobs figures on Wednesday in an attempt to rebuff a central argument of those trying to recall him from office that Wisconsin's economy has suffered under his leadership. Walker faces a rare recall election June 5 ...

Washington Times

Connecticut, Wisconsin parties consider Senate nominees | The Republic The Republic (Reuters) - The Connecticut Democratic convention on Saturday endorsed Congressman Christopher Murphy for an open US Senate seat, but former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson failed to win the Republican party convention endorsement in that state. The Wisconsin 2012 GOP Convention--Galvanized in Green BayWashington Times all 9 news articles »

Wisconsin Insurance Broker Invites Local Veterans on a Trip to Honor Their Past Houston Chronicle Laura Kahl, a team member at the Wisconsin insurance broker, has taken on the mission of the National Honor Flight Network – the mission to fly WWII veterans to see their memorial at the nation's capital at no cost. With experience as a guardian on a ... and more »

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