To become a Wyoming notary public, you must be at least 18, lawfully present in the United States, and live or work in Wyoming, then complete the state's education, pass its exam and file a four-part paper application with a notarized oath and a $60 fee. Wyoming requires no bond. Commissions last six years, and each one needs a brand-new stamp in blue or black ink. The sections below cover eligibility, the application, costs, the stamp, the journal and renewing in Wyoming.
Engineer Seal Stamps compliance desk. Checked against the Wyoming Secretary of State's notary application and rules, and the Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts in W.S. Title 32, Chapter 3. Sources read September 2026.
| Requirement | Wyoming answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who can apply | At least 18; a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or otherwise lawfully present; living or working in Wyoming, or a military spouse or dependent stationed here | W.S. 32-3-120(a) |
| Disqualification | Not barred under W.S. 32-3-122; you affirm no felony conviction of the kind W.S. 6-10-106 prohibits | W.S. 32-3-120(a)(iv); application Part II |
| Education | Review the Secretary of State's Notary Education Presentation for every term and certify it on the application | Secretary of State notary rules, ch. 6 § 5 |
| Exam | Twenty true or false questions in Part III; 14 correct to pass, or an approved vendor's certificate instead | W.S. 32-3-121(a); application instructions |
| How to apply | Four-part paper form, delivered or mailed as a hard copy | Application instructions, revised January 2026 |
| Filing fee | $60, by check or money order | W.S. 32-3-120(d)(ii) |
| Bond | None required; any bond or errors and omissions policy you buy is not filed | Application instructions, revised January 2026 |
| Oath | Part IV oath of office and signature sample, notarized by another notary | W.S. 32-3-120(d)(i) |
| Commission term | Six years | W.S. 32-3-120(e) |
| Stamp or seal | A new stamp for every commission, ordered after the Appointment Letter. Face rules: Wyoming stamp law | W.S. 32-3-116 |
| Journal | Every act recorded, on paper or electronically, kept under your sole control | W.S. 32-3-118 |
| Renewal | Same four-part form, with education, exam, oath and $60 again | W.S. 32-3-120(b), (d) |
| Electronic or remote acts | Notify the Secretary of State first and name the technology you will use | W.S. 32-3-120(g) |
Two national tables put this Wyoming guide in context: which states require a notary journal and where remote online notarization is allowed.
What makes someone eligible for a Wyoming commission?
W.S. 32-3-120(a) requires you to be at least 18 and a U.S. citizen, a permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present. You must also live in Wyoming or have a place of employment or practice in the state.
Wyoming adds a military path: the spouse or legal dependent of military personnel assigned to active duty in Wyoming also qualifies. You may hold only one Wyoming commission at a time.
You must not be disqualified under W.S. 32-3-122. Part II of the application asks you to affirm that you have not been convicted of a felony as W.S. 6-10-106 prohibits.
How do you apply for a Wyoming notary commission?
Wyoming works on paper. You complete all four parts of the Secretary of State's application, have the oath notarized, and deliver or mail the hard copy with a $60 check or money order. New applicants and renewing notaries use the same form.
- Review the Notary Education Presentation on the Secretary of State's notary page.
- Complete Part I, your applicant information, and Part II, which holds the felony statement.
- Answer the Part III exam. If an approved vendor already gave you the education and exam, attach its certificate of completion and skip this part.
- Sign Part IV, the oath of office and official signature sample, before another notary, who notarizes it.
- Deliver or mail the original with the $60 fee, payable to the Wyoming Secretary of State.
- Look for an email holding your Appointment Letter and Certificate of Commission.
- Order a new stamp using the design instructions in the Appointment Letter.
The current application and renewal form is marked revised January 2026, so download a fresh copy rather than reusing one saved from an earlier term.
What education and exam does Wyoming require?
Every applicant, new or renewing, completes the state's education and passes an exam under W.S. 32-3-121. The Secretary of State's rule has you review its Notary Education Presentation for every term and certify on the application that you finished it.
The exam is printed in Part III of the application: 20 true or false questions, with at least 14 correct answers needed to pass. The National Notary Association and the Notary Public Association are the approved outside providers, and their certificate of completion takes the place of Part III.
The Secretary of State's site also hosts an older Notary Public Self-Help Test. That one is optional and says you need not submit it; the Part III exam is the one the statute requires.
What does it cost to become a Wyoming notary?
The filing fee is $60, set by W.S. 32-3-120(d)(ii) and paid by check or money order. Wyoming requires no bond, so your other costs are a new official stamp, a journal, and any vendor course you choose instead of the state presentation.
The same $60 applies at each renewal, and the name change form carries a $10 filing fee. The application lists no separate charge for the Part III exam or the education presentation.
Does Wyoming require a notary bond?
No. The January 2026 application says any bond or errors and omissions policy you buy is optional and will not be filed with the county or the state. The Secretary of State's summary of the 2021 law also states that the new law does not require a notary bond.
That same summary records two other changes from July 1, 2021: the term moved from four years to six, and the filing fee rose from $30 to $60.
When does a Wyoming commission expire, and what does renewal take?
A Wyoming commission runs six years under W.S. 32-3-120(e). Renewal uses the same four-part application as a first commission, so you review the education presentation again, pass the exam again, sign a new notarized oath and pay $60.
W.S. 32-3-120(b) makes the exam and education conditions of every renewed commission, not just the first. The form gives no earliest filing date, so send it well before your expiration date to avoid a gap.
Each renewal also means a new stamp. W.S. 32-3-116 orders the stamp replaced for each renewed term, and the Secretary of State applies that to physical and electronic stamps alike. Our notary seal expiration guide shows how to read the date on a stamp you already own.
Which stamp should a newly commissioned Wyoming notary buy?
Order after your Appointment Letter and Certificate of Commission arrive, since the stamp repeats your commission name, identification number and expiration date. Wyoming requires a rectangle of about 1 by 2.5 inches, in blue or black ink, with a border.
Inside the border go your name exactly as the certificate prints it, Notary Public, State of Wyoming, your commission ID number, and My commission expires with the date. The Secretary of State's stamp requirements sheet bars the Great Seal of the State of Wyoming, any other image, and your county of residence. Our page on Wyoming notary stamp law covers the details.
The statute never names an embosser, and one cannot stand in for the inked stamp. When a commission ends by resignation or expiration, W.S. 32-3-117 has you render the old stamping device unusable.
What are the journal rules for Wyoming notaries?
W.S. 32-3-118 requires one or more journals recording every notarial act you perform. A journal may be paper or electronic, and it stays in a secure area under your sole control. The statute sets no fixed number of years for keeping it.
Records may be surrendered or destroyed only as a statute, rule, court order or the Secretary of State authorizes. You may not let another notarial officer use your journal, or hand it to an employer when you leave without the Secretary of State's approval, though the employer may keep a copy of entries made within the scope of your job.
The statute does not list what each entry must contain, and the Secretary of State posts journal examples on its notary page. If the journal is lost or stolen, notify the office promptly.
How do Wyoming notaries report a new name or address?
Under W.S. 32-3-127, any change to the information on file goes to the Secretary of State within 30 days, on the office's prescribed form. A name change uses the Notary Name Change Form, which costs $10 and brings an updated Certificate of Commission.
Your commission dates stay the same after a name change. Because your stamp must show your name exactly as the certificate prints it, compare the two once the name change form is processed. A lost or stolen stamp is reported promptly, in the way the office directs.
Does Wyoming allow electronic and remote notarization?
Yes. Before your first act on an electronic record or with a remotely located person, W.S. 32-3-120(g) requires you to notify the Secretary of State and name the electronic notarization system or communication technology you plan to use.
Remote sessions carry an extra record: W.S. 32-3-118(a) requires an audiovisual recording of the entire communication, kept in your sole possession. The notary rules also require the certificate on a remote act to name the system or technology used.
Frequently asked questions
What notary supplies does a new Wyoming notary need?
Two items are required: the official stamp and a journal. Order the stamp only after the Appointment Letter arrives, since it brings the design instructions and your commission ID number.
Is there a cap on Wyoming notary fees?
W.S. 32-3-126 allows up to $10 per notarial act, plus technology or travel fees agreed in writing beforehand. Under the notary rules, you keep a prepaid travel fee if you lawfully decline the act or the client cancels on less than 24 hours' notice.
Can someone who lives outside Wyoming hold a commission?
Yes. A Wyoming workplace or practice qualifies you, and so does being the spouse or legal dependent of military personnel on active duty in the state. Living in Wyoming is one route, not the only one.
Can I keep using my old stamp after renewing?
No. W.S. 32-3-116 requires a new stamp for each renewed term, and the new commission carries a new expiration date for the face.
Does the Wyoming stamp show the state seal?
No. The Secretary of State's stamp sheet prohibits the Great Seal and any image beyond what the statute prescribes, and it rules out your county of residence as well.
With your Appointment Letter in hand, order your stamp from our Wyoming notary stamps and seals, and have the letter's design instructions ready. For how the rules compare across states, see our notary seal requirements by state.
