How to become an online notary in Wyoming?

To become a Wyoming online notary, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the US, or be lawfully present.
• Be a resident of Wyoming or have a place of employment in Wyoming.
• Be the spouse or legal dependent of military personnel on active duty in Wyoming.

Additionally, non-residents employed in Wyoming or related to military personnel may also qualify.

The application process includes:

1. Submitting the notary public application with a $60 fee to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office.
2. Passing the required notary examination with at least a 70% score.
3. Receiving your appointment letter and commission certificate via email upon approval.
4. Purchasing a compliant notary stamp/seal as per Wyoming specifications.

Prospective online notaries in Wyoming must:

• Complete a required notary education presentation.
• Take and pass the notary examination with a minimum score of 70%.
• Certify completion of the educational presentation during the application process.

Detailed information and educational materials will be provided on the Wyoming Secretary of State’s website.

As a Wyoming online notary, your responsibilities include:

• Verifying the identity of signers through approved methods.
• Maintaining accurate records of all notarial acts in your journal.
• Ensuring all remote notarizations include audio/visual recordings.
• Charging appropriate fees for notarial services.
• Adhering to Wyoming’s notary laws and regulations to prevent fraud.

Yes, as a Wyoming online notary, you can perform remote notarizations for clients outside of Wyoming provided that:

• The client's state recognizes your Wyoming notary commission.
• You comply with Wyoming's notary laws during the notarization process.
• You are physically located in Wyoming while performing the notarization.

Always verify the specific requirements of the client's state to ensure compliance.