Notary Public Bond in Wyoming

What this bond requires in Wyoming

Wyoming eliminated its $500 notary surety bond requirement effective July 1, 2021, when the Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (SF0029) took effect. Under the current law, no bond is required to obtain or renew a notary commission, although the Secretary of State notes that notaries may voluntarily purchase a surety bond and/or errors and omissions insurance for personal liability protection. Commissions are issued by the Secretary of State for a four-year term.

Who requires it

The notary public bond is required by the Wyoming Secretary of State under Wyoming Statutes Title 32 (Notaries Public); Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (SF0029, effective 07/01/2021).

How to file in Wyoming

Complete the Wyoming notary public application and self-help test available from the Secretary of State, sign the oath of office, and submit the application with the required fee to the Wyoming Secretary of State. Once the commission is issued, no bond filing is required at the county clerk office. The commission is effective for four years from the commencement date listed on the certificate.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a notary public bond required in Wyoming?

No surety bond required (prior $500 bond requirement eliminated effective July 1, 2021).

How much is the bond in Wyoming?

Wyoming does not publish a single flat amount. See the state-specific notes for how it is determined.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Wyoming Secretary of State.

How is the bond filed?

Complete the Wyoming notary public application and self-help test available from the Secretary of State, sign the oath of office, and submit the application with the required fee to the Wyoming Secretary of State. Once the commission is issued, no bond filing is required at the county clerk office. The commission is effective for four years from the commencement date listed on the certificate.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.