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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE
February 20, 2007 - Introduced by Senators Risser and Lassa, cosponsored by
Representatives Albers, Sheridan and Sinicki. Referred to Committee on
Judiciary and Corrections.
SB54,1,2
1An Act to repeal 137.01 (9) of the statutes;
relating to: fees charged by notary
2publics.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law, a notary public may receive the following fees:
1. For drawing and copying a protest of the nonpayment of a promissory note
or bill of exchange, $1.
2. For drawing and copying any protest other than those listed in item 1, above,
50 cents.
3. For drawing, copying and serving every notice of nonpayment of a note or bill,
or nonacceptance of such a bill, 50 cents.
4. For drawing any affidavit or other paper or proceeding, 50 cents per page and
12 cents per copy.
5. For taking the acknowledgement of deeds and for other services authorized
by law, the same fees as are allowed to other officials for similar services, but not to
exceed 50 cents per document.
This bill repeals the fee schedule.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be
printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
SB54, s. 1
1Section
1. 137.01 (9) of the statutes is repealed.
