Wyoming Notary Bond Overview
- Purpose: To protect the public and the state from illegal notary actions
- Who Needs It: Any person applying to become a public notary in Wyoming
- Regulating Body: The Wyoming Secretary of State
- Bond Amount: $500
- Premium Price: $50–$120; based on E&O coverage
What Is a Wyoming Notary Bond?
A Wyoming notary bond ensures that notaries follow the law and act ethically. Notaries public can get an optional $500 bond to protect clients and instill trust.
By filing this surety bond, you agree to perform all duties as required by law. The bond protects your clients if you fail to do so.
How Much Do Notary Bonds Cost?
Wyoming notary bonds cost a low, flat rate of $50 for four years of coverage. You can also add on optional errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for just $40–$70 more. Buy your bond in minutes.
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Bond Requirements for Wyoming Notaries
Wyoming law no longer requires a $500 surety bond for notaries. However, the Secretary of State advises that notary public applicants can still choose to get a bond and/or errors and omissions insurance, but you won’t file the documents with the county or state.
How to Get Your Notary Bond
You can get your Wyoming notary bond in minutes using the form on this page. It only takes three steps:
- Select your E&O coverage option
- Enter your name and address
- Provide payment details
We’ll email you the bond right after you check out. If you don’t see the bond in 5–10 minutes, please check your junk folder.
How Does a Notary Bond Work?
When you file a Wyoming notary bond, you enter a legally-binding contract with two other parties.
| Bond Party | Description |
|---|---|
| 1) Principal | You, the bonded notary public |
| 2) Obligee | The Wyoming Secretary of State |
| 3) Surety | Us, the issuing surety provider |
If you break the bond terms, anyone harmed can file a claim on the bond. If a claim is valid, the surety reimburses the damages up to the bond amount.
Can I Renew the Bond?
Wyoming notary bonds last for four years. We’ll send out helpful reminders during the renewal period. Just pay the renewal premium and we’ll issue a bond form for the next term.
How to Become a Notary Public in Wyoming
The Wyoming Secretary of State regulates notary commission requirements and applications. To become a commissioned notary in Wyoming, you must meet these requirements.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a legal resident of the U.S.
- Be a Wyoming resident, be employed in Wyoming, or be the spouse or a dependent of a military personnel in the state
- Never been convicted of a felony
If you meet the requirements, complete these steps.
- Review the state's Notary Education Presentation, or take a required notary course from an accepted company.
- Pass the state exam on page 3 of the application with at least a 70%.
- Complete the application.
- Mail your application and $60 filing fee to the Secretary of State.
- Purchase your optional $500 notary surety bond and/or E&O.
- Purchase your notary stamp.
Learn more in our complete guide on how to become a Wyoming public notary.
