Revised November 1, 2021
Notary Public Commission Instructions
Wyoming Secretary of State Herschler Building East 122 W 25
th
St, Ste 100
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 307.777.7370 ● Notaries@wyo.gov
sos.wyo.gov
Please Read Carefully - The Commission Process Has Changed Effective 7/1/2021
Application Instructions ________________________________________________
A Notary Public Commission is valid for a six-year term. You must re-apply
with the Wyoming Secretary of State every six years.
You must review the Notary Education Presentation found at
https://sos.wyo.gov/Services/Notaries.aspx and complete the attached
examination required by W.S.§ 32-3-121(a). If you have already completed
the education and examination by an approved vendor, please include your
certificate of completion with this application and skip Part III.
Submit one Application/Renewal form with ink signature to the mailing
address listed above.
Include a filing fee of $60. Make your check or money order payable to the
Wyoming Secretary of State.
For a name change only, please complete the Name Change Form found at
Next Steps ____________________________________________________________
Typical processing time is 5-7 business days following receipt of your
documents.
You are no longer required to file a notary bond. You still have the option to
obtain a bond or E&O insurance for yourself if you choose. These will NOT
be filed with the County or the State.
Once your Application/Renewal is processed, you will receive an email from
our office with your Appointment Letter and Certificate of Commission.
You must obtain a new stamp. Your Appointment Letter will include
instructions on the new statutorily required design.
Revised November 1, 2021
Wyoming Secretary of State
Herschler Building East
122 W 25
th
St, Ste 100
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020
Ph: 307.777.7370
Email:
Notaries@wyo.gov
NOTARY PUBLIC COMMISSION APPLICATION/RENEWAL
PART I: APPLICANT INFORMATION - Complete each field.
Commission name style - (Print):
Last name
First name
Middle
Residential address:
City:
State:
Home phone:
Email address(es):
Mailing address:
City:
State:
Employer name:
Employer address:
Employer city:
State:
Zip code:
Work phone:
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION -
Check all that apply.
I have previously been a Wyoming notary public, under _________________________________.
(name)
I am applying for a new commission; or
I am applying for a renewal of my current commission which expires on ____________________.
I intend to perform remote notarizations. I intend to use the following remote platform(s) or other
form(s) of communication technology:
______________________________________________________________________________.
I want my contact information made available to people seeking remote notarizations.
I am a mobile notary public and I want my contact information made available to people seeking
mobile notary public services.
For Office Use Only
Revised November 1, 2021
PART III: WYOMING NOTARY PUBLIC EXAMINATION -
Circle the correct answer. At least
fourteen (14) correct answers are required for a passing grade. These questions reflect the changes in Wyoming
notary law in effect as of July 1, 2021.
1.
A Wyoming notary public commission term is valid for six years.
True | False
2.
Personal appearance includes both physical and remote appearance.
True | False
3. An audio/visual recording is not required to perform a remote notarization.
True | False
4.
A bond is required for all new and renewing notary public commissions.
True | False
5.
The county of residence shall not be included on a notary public stamp.
True | False
6. A notary public shall complete the education requirement for each term.
True | False
7.
A journal entry is not required for all notarial acts.
True | False
8.
The maximum fee a notary public may charge is $5.00 per notarial act.
True | False
9. If employed in WY, a non-resident may become a WY notary public.
True | False
10.
The Secretary of State has the authority to revoke a commission.
True | False
11.
A notarial certificate cannot be corrected once the notarial act is complete.
True | False
12.
A notary public is allowed to notarize a photocopy of a vital record.
True | False
13.
A notary public’s direct beneficial interest prohibits them from notarizing.
True | False
14.
For a remote notarization, a notary public may charge a technology fee.
True | False
15.
Notarizations can never be performed in bordering states.
True | False
16.
Remote ink notarizations (RIN) may be performed for any notarial act.
True | False
17.
Journals shall be maintained by electronic journal and/or by hard copy.
True | False
18.
A notarization must include a full notarial certificate, and not just a stamp.
True | False
19.
A notary public’s identification number shall not be listed on their stamp.
True | False
20.
A signer’s form of ID can be accepted if more than 10 years expired.
True | False
PART IV: OATH OF OFFICE & OFFICIAL SIGNATURE SAMPLE
- Swear/affirm and sign in
the presence of a commissioned notary (not yourself).
I __________________________ hereby certify that the above information
is correct; that I am in
compliance with the requirements set forth in W.S. § 32-3-120; that I understand the official duties and
responsibilities of a notary public of this State; that I will uphold the Constitution of the United States
and the Constitution and laws of the State of Wyoming; and that I will faithfully perform, to the best of
my ability, the duties of the office of notary public.
Signature of applicant: ________________________________ Date: ___________________
State of ____________________)
County of __________________)
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me this _____ day of _____________, 20____.
________________________________
(Notary Public Signature) “Notary Seal Here”
My commission expires: ____________
This application is a public record and is subject to disclosure under the Wyoming Public Records Act.
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