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Wyoming Notary Requirements

Complete compliance guide for notaries in Wyoming. Commission terms, fee schedules, authorized services, and regulatory requirements.

Quick Facts

Commission Term

6 years

Bond

Not required

Application Fee

$60

Issuing Authority

Secretary of State issues commission (changed from county clerk as of July 1, 2021)

Journal

Required

Fee Caps

Yes

Authorized Services

Core Services

Free Tier
Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Not authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
Not authorized

Advanced Services

Pro Tier
Remote Online Notarization
Not authorized
Marriage Solemnization
Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
Not authorized

Identity Verification Methods

  • Personal Knowledge
  • Government-Issued ID
  • Credible Witness

Remote Online Notarization (RON)

RON Available

Wyoming authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.

Key Considerations

  • RULONA state (Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts adopted effective July 1, 2021)
  • Major law revision July 1, 2021: repealed prior Wyoming Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (W.S. 32-1-101 through 32-1-114)
  • 6-year commission term (changed from 4 years in 2021)
  • NO bond required (surety bond requirement ELIMINATED July 1, 2021 - unique change)
  • Voluntary $500 bond or E&O insurance option for personal liability protection (not filed with State/County)

Regulatory Authority

Secretary of State issues commission (changed from county clerk as of July 1, 2021)

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