How to Become a Notary in Wyoming (2026 Guide)
Key Takeaways
- Training course and exam required: must retake both on renewal
- No surety bond required
- Application fee: $60 | Commission term: 6 years
- Notary stamp and journal both required
- Maximum fee: $10 per acknowledgment or oath
- Must be 18+, a US citizen or legal resident, and a WY resident or employed in WY
- RON available (apply separately)
Becoming a Wyoming notary means completing a state-recognized training course or the Secretary of State’s education presentation, passing the exam printed on page three of the application, and mailing everything with a $60 fee. There is no bond, the commission runs six years, and you will retake the course and exam at every renewal. Budget $85 to $135 plus the course cost.
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Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a US citizen, permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present
- Be a Wyoming resident, have a place of employment or practice in Wyoming, or be the spouse or dependent of military personnel on active duty in the state
Disqualifying Factors
A felony conviction bars you from a Wyoming commission unless you have been pardoned with civil and political rights restored, or the conviction has been reversed or annulled.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Complete the Required Training Course
Take the Notary Education Presentation or a training course from an accredited vendor recognized by the state. You must complete this before taking the exam.
Step 2: Pass the Notary Exam
Complete the notary examination on page three of the application form.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
Fill out the application, include your training certificate of completion, and mail it with a $60 check to the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Step 4: Receive Your Commission
The Secretary of State will email your appointment letter and certificate of notary commission after processing.
Costs to Get Commissioned
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 |
| Training course | Varies by vendor |
| No bond required | $0 |
| Notary stamp (required) | $15-$25 |
| Notary journal (required) | $10-$50 |
| Total | $85-$135 + course |
Maximum Allowable Fees
Wyoming’s fee caps: $10 per acknowledgment and $10 per verbal oath or affirmation. Jurats carry no statutory fee. You may also charge a travel fee if agreed upon in advance, and a technology fee for electronic notarizations.
Authorized Notarial Acts
- Take acknowledgments
- Administer oaths and affirmations
- Take verifications upon oath or affirmation
- Perform jurats
- Witness or attest signatures
- Certify or attest copies
- Note protests of negotiable instruments
- Perform other acts authorized by state law
Notary Stamp Requirements
Wyoming requires a notary stamp. The stamp cannot contain the Great Seal of the State of Wyoming or your county of residence.
Notarizing for Family Members
Wyoming does not explicitly prohibit notarizing for family members. Avoid notarizing documents where you have a direct financial or beneficial interest.
Penalties and Insurance
A felony conviction bars you from obtaining or keeping a Wyoming commission, and the state can revoke commissions for misconduct. The every-renewal retake of training and the exam doubles as a periodic competence check. Errors and omissions insurance is not required, but with no bond behind the public it is the only personal protection in the picture.
Renewal
Wyoming notary commissions last 6 years. The renewal process is the same as the initial application: retake the training course or presentation, pass the exam, and obtain a new stamp. The Secretary of State won’t send a reminder: submit your renewal starting 6 weeks before expiration, and at least 2-3 weeks prior to avoid a gap.
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Wyoming allows RON. Notaries with active commissions can apply for permission to perform remote online notarizations through the Secretary of State.
Becoming a Signing Agent
After receiving your commission, complete a signing agent certification program and register with signing services. Wyoming is not an attorney state for real estate closings, so loan-signing work is open to non-attorneys. Our guide to becoming a signing agent covers the certification options.
Wyoming’s combination of required training and an exam with no bond is unusual; most states that require training also require a bond. The 6-year term is generous. Montana also requires training but layers a $25,000 bond on top, while Colorado’s exam-plus-free-course, no-bond approach is the closest cousin. Guides: Montana, Colorado.
Your Commission Belongs to You
A Wyoming commission is personal. If you change jobs, your stamp, journal, and commission go with you, and no employer can require you to skip proper procedure or limit your notary work to company business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a notary exam in Wyoming?
Yes. The exam sits on page three of the application form, and you must finish a training course or the state education presentation before taking it.
Do I need a surety bond in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming pairs required training and testing with no bond at all, an unusual combination nationally.
How long does a Wyoming notary commission last?
6 years (W.S. 32-3-120). Renewal repeats the whole process: course, exam, application, new stamp.
Is a notary journal required in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming notaries must maintain a journal recording all notarial acts, alongside the required stamp.
How much can a Wyoming notary charge?
$10 per acknowledgment and $10 per verbal oath, with no statutory fee set for jurats. Travel fees and electronic-act technology fees are allowed when disclosed in advance.
Can Wyoming notaries perform remote online notarizations?
Yes. Commissioned notaries apply for RON permission through the Secretary of State.
Updated October 2026. Requirements based on the Wyoming Secretary of State and W.S. 32-3; the 6-year term is set by W.S. 32-3-120(e).
