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Wyoming Secretary of State
Qualifications & Name Changes
Qualifications & Bonding
Qualifications
You must be:
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- A resident of the State of Wyoming and the county from which you are making application.
- Able to read and write the English language.
- A felon is not eligible to be a notary public.
To become a notary public:
- Read the notary statutes, FAQs, and take the Self-Help Test.
- Complete the application, leaving no blanks.
- Return the application to the Secretary of State's Office with the $30 filing fee.
- Purchase a $500 notary bond and oath from an insurance or real estate company or, in lieu of the $500 notary bond, complete a property bond form.
- File the bond with the county clerk within 60 days of the beginning date of your commission. Failure to do so will disqualify you and you will forfeit your filing fee. A recording fee is payable to the county clerk's office at the time of filing the bond. The fee varies from county to county. Once the bond has been filed, you receive a Certificate of Commission from the county clerk, then you can begin performing the duties of a notary public.
- The commission is for a term of four (4) years.
- Purchase an inked notary stamp or inked notary embosser.
Bonding
A notary bond does not insure the notary against liability. The bond is a surety
bond which protects the public. An injured party files a claim against the notary's
bond. If collected by the claimant, the bond company collects reimbursement from the
notary.
Name & Address Changes
Notify the Secretary of State's Office of any change of name or address.
If you move to a different county during your current notary commission, your notary commission is automatically voided. You may apply for a new commission in your new county of residence.
When a notary changes names, he/she may:
If you move to a different county during your current notary commission, your notary commission is automatically voided. You may apply for a new commission in your new county of residence.
When a notary changes names, he/she may:
- Continue to use the name by which he/she is generally known without adding the new surname or name change (no fee).
- Add the new surname to one's prior name provided that certified copies of the court order, divorce decree, or certificate of marriage showing the name change is filed, along with the proper fees with the county clerk and the Secretary of State (Secretary of State - $3.00, county clerk - varies; check with local county clerk).
- Apply for a new commission in the new name then or upon expiration of the present term (fee: $30.00).
