Wyoming modernized its notary law in 2021 (SF0029): the $500 bond requirement was eliminated and the commission term extended from 4 to 6 years. There's an exam (~30 questions, 80%), and the application is online through the Secretary of State.
Under the Wyoming Notary Act, the requirements are:
Wyoming's costs are low — the $30 application fee is the main expense, and there's no bond since the 2021 law change.
| Item | Required? | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary of State application fee | Required | $30 |
| Wyoming Notary Exam | Required | Free/varies by provider |
| Notary stamp/seal | Required | $15–$35 |
| Notary journal | Optional but recommended | $10–$25 |
| Surety bond | Not required (eliminated 2021) | $0 |
| Education course | Not required | $0 |
| E&O insurance (recommended) | Optional | $25–$50/yr |
| Total to get commissioned | $45–$95 |
Wyoming's 2021 notary law (SF0029) made two notable changes: it eliminated the $500 surety bond requirement, and it extended the commission term from 4 years to 6 years. Bonds are now optional (you can still get one for personal protection if you want). Some older guides still list a $500 Wyoming bond — that's outdated.
Wyoming's process is exam-first, then online application.
Review the Wyoming Notary Act and notary practices. Study guides and practice exams are available to prepare for the Wyoming Notary Exam.
Register for the exam online through the Secretary of State's website. The exam is ~30 multiple-choice questions covering notary laws, practices, and responsibilities; you need 80% to pass. It takes about 1-2 hours. You can retake it if needed. Results are valid for up to 1 year.
Submit your notary application online through the Wyoming Secretary of State. You'll need a valid ID, proof of residence, and your completed application.
Pay the application fee online.
Processing typically takes 3-5 business days. Once approved, you'll receive your commission.
Get a Wyoming-compliant notary stamp. Once you have your commission and stamp, you're ready to notarize.
Wyoming notaries can perform these acts statewide under the Wyoming Notary Act:
Wyoming uses a mileage-based fee structure, useful for mobile notaries:
Cheyenne, Casper, and the Jackson area are the main markets. Wyoming's energy industry (oil, gas, coal, and minerals) generates routine notarial work — mineral rights, leases, and royalty documents. Jackson Hole's high-value real estate market is notable, and the state's no-income-tax status and business-friendly LLC laws also generate corporate documentation demand.
Wyoming authorized RON. To perform RON in Wyoming:
Your Wyoming commission is valid for 6 years — extended from 4 years by the 2021 law (SF0029).
The 6-year term means infrequent renewals — a real advantage. Renewal follows the application process, including the exam and the $30 fee. No bond required. If your commission lapses, you reapply as new.
Yes. Wyoming's SF0029 (2021) eliminated the $500 surety bond requirement. Bonds are now optional — you can still buy one for personal protection if you want, but it's not required to be commissioned. The same 2021 law also extended the commission term from 4 to 6 years. Older guides that list a $500 Wyoming bond are outdated.
The 2021 notary law (SF0029) extended Wyoming's commission term from 4 years to 6 years. Combined with the bond elimination, this was part of a modernization that made Wyoming easier and cheaper to be a notary in. The 6-year term means fewer renewals over time.
It's about 30 multiple-choice questions covering notary laws, practices, and responsibilities, with an 80% passing score. It takes 1-2 hours and is available online through the Secretary of State. You can retake it if you don't pass, and passing results are valid for up to 1 year. With study materials, most applicants pass.
Yes. Your commission is statewide.
Yes. Wyoming allows mileage-based travel fees in addition to per-act notarial fees. Given Wyoming's large geography and low population density, travel fees are a meaningful part of mobile notary income here. Disclose them to clients in advance.
Wyoming's economy is heavily energy-based (oil, gas, coal, trona/minerals). That generates a steady stream of notarial work — mineral rights documents, leases, royalty agreements, and division orders. Notaries in Casper, Cheyenne, and the energy-producing regions see demand from this sector.
Wyoming's 2021 modernization (no bond, 6-year term) made it cheaper and simpler to enter. The energy sector and Jackson Hole real estate market both drive notarial demand. We're recruiting founding-cohort Wyoming notaries now — 10 spots, $10 platform fee for life.
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