Revised April 18, 2024
Notary Public Commission Instructions
Wyoming Secretary of State ● Herschler Building East ● 122 W 25
th
St, Ste 100
sos.wyo.gov
Please Read Carefully - The Commission Process Has Changed Effective 7/1/2021
Application Instructions ________________________________________________
You must complete all four parts of this form for a renewal and
an initial application. A Notary Public Commission is valid for a six-year
term.
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.
Part IV of this form must be notarized prior to submission. The Secretary of
State’s Office cannot notarize this for you.
A hard copy of this Application/Renewal form must be delivered or mailed
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. Unfortunately, credit cards are not accepted.
For a name change only, please complete the Name Change Form found on
our website at https://sos.wyo.gov/Services/Notaries.aspx.
Next Steps ___________________________________________________________
•
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 April 18, 2024
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: (Print your name as you will sign and as it will appear on your stamp, e.g. B. Fox or Ben Fox)
Last name:
First name:
Middle:
Residential address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Home phone:
Email address(es):
Mailing address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Employer name:
Employer address:
Employer city:
State:
Zip code:
Work phone:
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION -
Check all that apply.
I have not been convicted of a felony as prohibited by W.S. § 6-10-106.
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 want my contact information made available for all notarizations.
I would also like a hard copy of my notary public documents sent to my mailing address.
For Office Use Only
Revised April 18, 2024
PART III: WYOMING NOTARY PUBLIC EXAMINATION
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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.
A notarial certificate can be corrected once the notarial act is complete.
True | False
11.
The Secretary of State does not have the authority to revoke a commission.
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)- must be completed prior to submission.
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.
