Everything you need to know about electronic signature requirements, remote notarization, and digital document compliance in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin adopted the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) in 2004. This means electronic signatures have the same legal validity as handwritten signatures for most business and personal transactions in the state.
Electronic signatures are legally binding for contracts, agreements, and other documents in WI.
Wisconsin permits remote online notarization, allowing notaries to verify identities and notarize documents via secure video conference.
RON has been available since 2020.
Wisconsin authorized RON under 2019 Wisconsin Act 125. The Department of Financial Institutions oversees notary commissioning.
Wisconsin supports e-signatures for real estate. County registers accept electronic documents.
Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 137 governs electronic transactions.
Healthcare e-signatures accepted for patient documentation.
Electronic transactions law
RON authorization
While most documents can be signed electronically in Wisconsin, certain documents still require traditional wet signatures:
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