Wisconsin Code § 140.13

Notarial act under federal authority
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(1) A notarial act performed under federal law has the same effect under
the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this
state, if the act performed under federal law is performed by any
of the following:
(a) A judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court.
(b) An individual in military service or performing duties under the authority of military service who is authorized to perform
notarial acts under federal law.
(c) An individual designated a notarizing officer by the federal department of state for performing notarial acts overseas.
(d) Any other individual authorized by federal law to perform
the notarial act.
(2) The signature and title of an individual acting under federal authority and performing a notarial act are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and that the individual holds
the designated title.
(3) The signature and title of an officer described in sub. (1)
(a), (b), or (c) conclusively establish the authority of the officer to
perform the notarial act.

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