How to Become a Notary in Wyoming
Learn about Wyoming notary requirements, commission process, fees, and more. Prepare with AI-powered supplementary training, adaptive quizzes, and a 24/7 AI tutor scoped to Wyoming law.
Wyoming does not mandate a pre-commission education course or examination for notary public applicants. Applicants must be Wyoming residents and apply through the Secretary of State's office. Notary Mentor is a supplementary study resource only and does not replace any state requirements.
Wyoming Notary Requirements at a Glance
Key facts about notary commissions in Wyoming.
Remote Online Notarization
Journal Requirements
Under Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-111, notaries are required to maintain a journal of all notarial acts. Each entry must include the date and time, type of act, document description, signer's name and add...
Fees & Seals
Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-113 sets maximum fees. The maximum fee for any notarial act is $5.00. For RON notarizations, the maximum is $25.00. The notary's seal must contain the notary's name as commissi...
Key Topics Covered for Wyoming
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Acknowledgments
Under Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-101 et seq. and the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) as adopted in Wyoming, an acknowledgment requires the signer to personally appear be...
Journals & Records
Under Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-111, notaries are required to maintain a journal of all notarial acts. Each entry must include the date and time, type of act, document description, s...
Identity Verification
Under Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-107, a notary may verify identity through personal knowledge, a current government-issued identification document with photograph and signature (drive...
RON Specifics
Wyoming enacted RON provisions under Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-117 et seq. A notary must register with the Secretary of State as a remote notary, use approved communication technolog...
Prohibited Acts
Under Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-115, a notary may not perform a notarial act if the signer is not present (or connected via approved RON), if the notary cannot identify the signer, o...
Fees & Seals
Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-113 sets maximum fees. The maximum fee for any notarial act is $5.00. For RON notarizations, the maximum is $25.00. The notary's seal must contain the notar...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Wyoming
Mistakes that Wyoming notaries frequently make — and how to avoid them.
Failing to maintain a journal of notarial acts as required by Wyoming Statutes § 32-4-111.
Performing RON without registering with the Secretary of State as a remote notary.
Exceeding the $5.00 traditional fee cap or the $25.00 RON fee cap.
Not retaining RON audio-video recordings for the required ten-year period.
Notarizing a document in which the notary has a disqualifying interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about becoming a notary in Wyoming.
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