Section DFI-CCS 25.06 - Investigations; suspensions and revocations of notary public commissions(1) The department may investigate whether a person has violated, is violating, or is about to violate any provision of ch. 140, Stats., or this chapter. The department may administer oaths and affirmations, issue subpoenas, take evidence, require the filing of statements (including responses to allegations), require testimony in oral or written form, and require the production of any records that the department considers relevant or material to the investigation.(2) The department may deny, refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or impose a condition on the commission of a notary public for any act or omission that demonstrates the individual lacks the competence, reliability, or integrity to act as a notary public, including any of the following:(a) Failing to comply with any provision of ch. 140, Stats., or this chapter.(b) Committing an act of fraud, deceit, or of any other misconduct substantially relating to the character or public trust required of a notary public.(c) Being convicted in any jurisdiction of committing any felony, any misdemeanor involving fraud, forgery, or similar violations of the public trust, or the unauthorized practice of law.(d) Using false or misleading advertising or otherwise engaging in any method, act, or practice that is unfair or deceptive, including any untrue or misleading statement or omission of a material fact relating to a duty or responsibility of a notary public.(e) Making an untrue or misleading statement, or knowingly omitting a material fact, in any application or filing required by ch. 140, Stats.(f) Failing to promptly and fully comply with any investigation or request for information by the department.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Financial Institutions DFI-CCS 25.06
Adopted by, EmR2005: emerg. cr., eff. 5-9-20; CR 22-009: cr. Register April 2023 No. 808, eff. 5/1/2023