How to Become a Notary Public in Wyoming

Who can apply

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S.
• Live in Wyoming, have a place of employment or practice in Wyoming, or be the spouse or dependent of military personnel on active duty in Wyoming.
• Not have a felony conviction that bars you under W.S. 6-10-106 (you certify this on the application).
• Complete the notary education and pass the exam.

Step by step

1. Review the Secretary of State's Notary Education Presentation.
2. Download the Notary Public Commission Application and complete all four parts, including the 20-question exam in Part III (or attach a completion certificate from an approved vendor).
3. Sign the oath in Part IV in front of a commissioned notary.
4. Mail or deliver the paper application with the $60 filing fee (check or money order to the Wyoming Secretary of State; no credit cards).
5. Receive your Appointment Letter and Certificate of Commission by email.
6. Order a new notary stamp following the design in your Appointment Letter.

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Training and exam

Training: Review the Secretary of State's Notary Education Presentation, or complete education through an approved provider (National Notary Association or Notary Public Association). Required for new and renewed commissions.

Exam: 20 true/false questions printed in Part III of the application, graded by the Secretary of State. You need at least 14 correct to pass. Approved vendors (National Notary Association, Notary Public Association) may also give the exam.

What it costs in Wyoming

Fixed amounts are set by the state. Items marked “your quote” are priced by private sellers, so enter what you’re quoted.

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After you're commissioned

Renewal: Submit the same application, education/exam and $60 fee for each new six-year term.

Remote online notarization: Yes. Before your first remote or electronic notarization, tell the Secretary of State (you can do this on the application) and name the platform you will use; remote acts must be recorded.

Good to know in Wyoming

What you can charge: W.S. 32-3-126 caps the fee at $10 per notarial act, or $10 per signature, oath or certification when more than one person appears on a single record. A separate technology fee for electronic or remote acts is allowed only if you agree on it in advance.

Sources

• Notary Public - Wyoming Secretary of State
• Notary Public Commission Application/Renewal (rev. January 2026)
• Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (effective July 1, 2021)