Wisconsin Code § 140.11

Notarial act in another state
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(1) A notarial act
performed in another state has the same effect under the law of
this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state, if the
act performed in that state is performed by any of the following:
(a) A notary public of that state.
(b) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of that state.
(c) Any other individual authorized by the law of that state to
perform the notarial act.
(2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in another state are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds the designated title.
(3) The signature and title of a notarial officer described in
sub. (1) (a) or (b) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to perform the notarial act.

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