How to become a notary in Wyoming
Eligibility, a course, an exam, fees and the oath, in the order you'll do them — from the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Step by step
- Check that you qualify — 18+, Wyoming resident, or a person with a place of employment or practice in Wyoming, or the spouse/legal dependent of military personnel on active duty in Wyoming; must be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or otherwise lawfully present; No felony conviction (W.S. §6-10-106); not otherwise disqualified under W.S. §32-3-122.
- Take the required notary course — Must review the free SOS Notary Education Presentation (or complete education from an approved vendor: National Notary Association or Notary Public Association) for every new or renewed commission; no set number of hours.
- Pass the notary exam — 20-question true/false exam printed in Part III of the application; at least 14 correct to pass; no separate fee. An approved vendor's education/exam certificate may be submitted instead. Required for each new and renewed commission.
- Apply to the Wyoming Secretary of State — Pay the $60 state fee. Other fees: Oath on the application must be notarized by another notary (notary fee). Check or money order only; credit cards not accepted. Stamp cost at market price.
- Take the oath and file it — Oath of office and signature sample (Part IV of the application) must be sworn before another commissioned notary before submission; mail or deliver the paper application to the SOS in Cheyenne. The SOS emails the Appointment Letter and Certificate of Commission.
- Get your seal and journal — Seal: Required: a NEW stamp for every new or renewed commission; rectangular approx. 1 in. x 2.5 in., blue or black ink, with border containing commission name, 'Notary Public', 'State of Wyoming', commission ID number and 'My commission expires' + date; no state seal image and no county of residence. Journal: Required (every notarial act; paper or electronic).
Notary packages & supplies
- National Notary Association — state packages: bond, seal, journal and any required training
- Notaries.com — lower-cost state packages with bond, stamp and supplies
Bond, stamp and journal in one order; check that the package matches Wyoming's rules. Some links may be affiliate links.
Wyoming notary requirements
| Commissioned by | Wyoming Secretary of State |
| Who can apply | 18+ · Wyoming resident, or a person with a place of employment or practice in Wyoming, or the spouse/legal dependent of military personnel on active duty in Wyoming; must be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident or otherwise lawfully present |
| Course | Required Must review the free SOS Notary Education Presentation (or complete education from an approved vendor: National Notary Association or Notary Public Association) for every new or renewed commission; no set number of hours |
| Exam | Required 20-question true/false exam printed in Part III of the application; at least 14 correct to pass; no separate fee. An approved vendor's education/exam certificate may be submitted instead. Required for each new and renewed commission |
| State fee | $60 |
| Other fees | Oath on the application must be notarized by another notary (notary fee). Check or money order only; credit cards not accepted. Stamp cost at market price |
| Surety bond | None No bond required since July 1, 2021; a bond and/or E&O insurance is optional and is not filed with the county or the state |
| E&O insurance | Optional |
| Background check | None |
| Term | 6 years |
| Oath / filing | Oath of office and signature sample (Part IV of the application) must be sworn before another commissioned notary before submission; mail or deliver the paper application to the SOS in Cheyenne. The SOS emails the Appointment Letter and Certificate of Commission |
| Seal | Required: a NEW stamp for every new or renewed commission; rectangular approx. 1 in. x 2.5 in., blue or black ink, with border containing commission name, 'Notary Public', 'State of Wyoming', commission ID number and 'My commission expires' + date; no state seal image and no county of residence |
| Journal | Required (every notarial act; paper or electronic) |
| Max fee per notarization | $10 per notarial act (or $10 per signature/oath etc. when multiple signers on one record); a technology fee for remote notarizations and a travel fee may be added if agreed in advance |
| Remote online notary | Allowed Remote online (RON) and remote ink (RIN, acknowledgments only) notarizations allowed since July 1, 2021; indicate on the commission application the platform(s) you will use; no separate commission or fee; audio-video recording of each remote act required |
| Renewal | Same application ($60), education and exam again, notarized oath, and a new stamp; no bond |
Commission term increased from 4 to 6 years and fee from $30 to $60 on July 1, 2021 (bond requirement eliminated). Physical notarizations may be performed in bordering states that recognize Wyoming notaries. Application form revised January 2026.
Sources: Wyoming SOS – Notary Public · Wyoming Notary Application with Exam (rev. January 2026) · Wyoming SOS – Notary Law Highlights (effective 07.01.2021) · Wyoming SOS – Stamp/Seal Requirements · Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (W.S. 32-3-101 et seq.). Checked 2026-10.
Earn more as a loan signing agent
Many notaries add mortgage closings: title and escrow companies pay signing agents per loan package. It needs a notary commission plus signing-agent training and a background screening.
- Loan Signing System — loan signing agent training to earn from mortgage closings ($347)
- NNA Notary Signing Agent certification — the certification and background screening title companies ask for
- Notaries.com signing agent course — budget signing agent course ($109)
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Questions
How much does it cost to become a notary in Wyoming?
The state fee is $60, plus Oath on the application must be notarized by another notary (notary fee). Check or money order only; credit cards not accepted. Stamp cost at market price. Add the course, a seal and a journal.
How long does it take to become a notary in Wyoming?
Usually a few weeks from application to commission, plus the time for the course and exam.
Do I need to take a class or exam to be a notary in Wyoming?
Wyoming requires a course, an exam.
How much can a notary charge in Wyoming?
$10 per notarial act (or $10 per signature/oath etc. when multiple signers on one record); a technology fee for remote notarizations and a travel fee may be added if agreed in advance.
Can I be an online notary in Wyoming?
Yes. Remote online (RON) and remote ink (RIN, acknowledgments only) notarizations allowed since July 1, 2021; indicate on the commission application the platform(s) you will use; no separate commission or fee; audio-video recording of each remote act required