WISCONSIN – What You Need to Know:
Wisconsin doesn't have very many Remote Online Notaries, which makes it harder for us to schedule your order, so bear with us if we have to reschedule your session around their availiablity.
You may use the following IDs in Wisconsin for notarization:
- US Driver’s License
- US Passport
- US State ID
- Foreign Passport
- Foreign Driver’s License
- Canadian or Mexican Driver’s License
ID Verification Methods:
Wisconsin notaries use KBA (Knowledge-Based Authentication) questions to verify your identity. This means that you must have a USA Social Security Number to connect with a Wisconsin Notary.
Credible Witness:
A credible witness is allowed in the state of Wisconsin. This process is used when you do not have a valid government-issued ID, and if you do not have a USA Social Security Number. You will need a friend who has a valid ID to join you in the online notary session to verify your identity through a verbal oath or affirmation.
Your Physical Location Matters:
If you are physically outside of the USA, the documents you are notarizing must be for use in the USA.
Regarding Apostilles:
Non-federal documents may be apostilled in Wisconsin after Remote Online Notarization, as Wisconsin accepts electronic signatures for both the notary and the signer for apostilles.
Need an Ink Signature from the Notary?
Wisconsin online notaries can perform a remote ink notarization on documents where the notary is acknowledging your signature; however, this cannot be done if the notary certificate says "sworn to or affirmed." In addition to this you must PHYSICALLY be located in the State of Wisconsin to have this type of notarization performed.
If you need a remote ink notarization, please email us at help@remoteonlinenotarynetwork.com before booking your session, as this requires a customized quote.