Wyoming requires a journal for every notarial act since July 1, 2021 (RULONA adoption). Training and exam both required — including on renewal. No bond. Montana reciprocity — Wyoming notaries can notarize tangible documents in Montana. RON and RIN both authorized with 10-year A/V retention. 6-year commission. NotaryAct is state-configured for Wyoming — all required fields on.
| ⚖️ Wyoming Notary Journal Law — Quick Reference | |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | W.S. Title 32, Chapter 3 (RULONA, eff. July 1, 2021) · § 32-3-102 (RON) |
| Journal Required? | Yes — required for all notarial acts since July 1, 2021 ✓ |
| Training Required | Yes — Wyoming Notary Education Presentation (free, SOS website) required before every initial and renewal application ✓ |
| Exam Required | Yes — in-application exam (page 3), minimum 14 of 20 correct · Required on every renewal ✓ |
| RON Journal | Must record remote notarization in journal ✓ |
| RON A/V Recording | Mandatory — retained at least 10 years ✓ |
| RIN (Remote Ink) | Also authorized — paper documents, remote session, A/V recording 10 years |
| Montana Reciprocity | Wyoming notaries may notarize tangible documents in Montana (and Montana notaries in Wyoming) ✓ |
| Stamp | Rectangular ink stamp required (specific format) ✓ |
| Thumbprint / Fingerprint | Not required · Not prohibited · Optional in NotaryAct WY configuration |
| Surety Bond | Not required — eliminated effective July 1, 2021 (same RULONA legislation) |
| Max Traditional Fee | $10 per notarial act |
| RON Fee | $10 notary fee + reasonable, agreed-upon technology fee |
| Commission Term | 6 years · $60 application fee · Application form includes exam (Sept. 2025 updated form) |
Wyoming adopted RULONA in 2021 via Senate File 0029, effective July 1, 2021. The law simultaneously: required a notary journal for all acts, eliminated the surety bond, increased the commission term from 4 to 6 years, authorized RON and RIN, and mandated training and examination. Wyoming is unusual in requiring both training and an exam while having no bond — most states with training requirements also require a bond.
The Montana reciprocity is a practical benefit for Wyoming notaries working near the border: Wyoming-commissioned notaries may perform notarizations on tangible (paper) documents when physically present in Montana. This is the same reciprocity Montana notaries enjoy in Wyoming and North Dakota. RON notarizations must be performed from within the commissioning state.
| 1 | Date and time — Auto-timestamped by NotaryAct. |
| 2 | Description of record and type of notarial act — Acknowledgment, verification, signature witnessing, copy certification, protest. NotaryAct dropdown for all Wyoming-authorized types. |
| 3 | Full name and address of each individual — Auto-filled via barcode scanner from any Wyoming driver’s license. |
| 4 | Identity verification method — Personal knowledge, ID credential details, or credible witness. For RON: two methods required. NotaryAct supports all scenarios. |
| + | Fee charged (max $10 traditional) — Fee field in every NotaryAct entry. For RON: $10 notary fee + technology fee noted separately. |
✔ NotaryAct is state-configured for Wyoming: All required journal fields enabled. Electronic format meets Wyoming’s tamper-evident requirements. RON journal and A/V session documentation with 10-year retention. Montana reciprocity supported (same journal format). Fingerprint capture available as optional feature.
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NotaryAct is state-configured for Wyoming — all required journal fields, RON/RIN documentation, 10-year A/V retention, and the same compliant format whether you’re notarizing in Wyoming or across the Montana border.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information reflects Wyoming Statutes Title 32, Chapter 3 (RULONA, effective July 1, 2021) and the Wyoming Notary Public Commission Instructions (September 2025) as in effect June 2026. Consult the Wyoming Secretary of State Notary Division at sos.wyo.gov or qualified legal counsel for guidance specific to your situation.
