Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

Wis. Stat. § 140.08
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(1) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied with respect to any of the following: (a) That the individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record. (b) That the individual’s signature is knowingly and voluntarily made. (2) A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by law other than this chapter.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/140.08Fetched: 10/7/2026
Wis. Stat. § 140.08 — Authority to refuse to perform notarial act | Wisconsin Statutes (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247) | Corpus