Wisconsin Code § 140.12

Notarial act under authority of federally recognized Indian tribe
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(1) A notarial act performed under the authority and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian
tribe has the same effect as if performed by a notarial officer of
this state, if the act performed in the jurisdiction of the tribe is
performed by any of the following:
(a) A notary public of the tribe.
(b) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the tribe.
(c) Any other individual authorized by the law of the tribe to
perform the notarial act.
(2) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act under the authority of and in the jurisdiction of a federally recognized Indian tribe 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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