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Notaries Public

Definitions
It is an unsworn statement. No oath or affirmation is administered. See W.S. 34-26-101(b)(i) for a detailed definition.
A notarial act in which a notary certifies that a signer, whose identity is personally known to the notary or proven on the basis of satisfactory evidence, has made a voluntary signature in the notary’s presence and taken an oath or affirmation vouching for the truthfulness of the signed document.
General Information
The most important reason for notarizing anything is to protect against fraud. You may notarize documents in any county throughout the State of Wyoming. According to Wyoming statute, a Wyoming notary public may administer oaths or proofs of acknowledgment in a contiguous state if that state recognizes the Wyoming notary public’s authority within that state to perform those acts. At the present time Montana is the only contiguous state that recognizes the Wyoming notary public’s authority to perform notarial acts.
Once you have filed your bond and received your Certificate of Commission from the county clerk, you can then begin performing the duties of a notary public.
Yes. Notaries are not allowed to notarize a document unless the signer of the document is in the physical presence of the notary and has presented satisfactory evidence that the signer is who she says he is.
You must resign by submitting a letter to the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Submit a letter of resignation to the Secretary of State.
Contact a county attorney or district attorney.
Send a letter to the Secretary of State requesting a duplicate.
Please refer to the "Qualifications & Name Changes" page of this site.
Notarial Certificate
Notarial certificates are the written statements of a notary’s acts. It is the declarative wording, official signature, dates and seal contained in the notarization. See W.S. 34-26-107 for more information.
See the "Certificates of Notarial Acts" page for samples.
When two signers appear before a notary at the same time, the names may appear on the same certificate.
Notarial Seal
Yes, according to Wyoming law, near the notary’s official signature on every notary certificate, a notary public shall rubber stamp or emboss clearly and legibly such notary’s official seal.
A notary may purchase a notary stamp from almost any office supply store.
Renewal Information
The renewal procedure is the same as for a new commission. When renewing, do not submit your application more than six weeks prior to your current expiration date.
Re-apply as if you were a new applicant.
See the "Contact Us" page for contact information. You may also download the Notary Application as the renewal process is identical to the initial commissioning. Renewal reminders/applications are not mailed out.
Requirements
In Wyoming, a person who is a resident of this state and is 18 years of age or older and is able to read and write the English language may become a notary public.
Submit a completed application form and a $30 check made payable to the Wyoming Secretary of State. Please see the "Qualifications & Name Changes" portion of this site.
Yes. A notary bond does not insure the notary against liability. The bond is a surety bond which protects the public. An injured party files a claim against the notary’s bond. If collected by the claimant, the bond company collects reimbursement from the notary.
No, but it is recommended.
Yes, $2.00.
What Can I Notarize?
Ask the signer to date it prior to notarizing.
Yes, documents originating from another state may be notarized as long as you perform the notarial act in Wyoming.
No.
A notary should glance over the document for blanks and ask the document signer to fill them in. If they are intended to be left blank, the signer can line through them or write does not apply.

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We have a long history of serving the public. Beginning in April 1869 with the appointment of the first Secretary of the Territory of Wyoming, Edward M. Lee, by United States President Ulysses S. Grant, this office has always served the public from the State Capitol and continues to do so today.