WYOMING NOTARY PUBLIC EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the term length of a Wyoming Notary Public commission?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years
A Wyoming Notary Public is commissioned for a 6-year term. This is
specified in Wyoming notary laws.
2. Who appoints Wyoming Notaries Public?
A. The Secretary of State
B. The Governor
C. The State Legislature
D. The Attorney General
, The Secretary of State is responsible for appointing and
commissioning notaries in Wyoming.
3. Which of the following is a requirement to become a Wyoming Notary
Public?
A. Must be at least 16 years old
B. Must be at least 18 years old
C. Must be a licensed attorney
D. Must be born in Wyoming
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet other state
requirements.
4. A Wyoming Notary must notify the Secretary of State of a name
change within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Wyoming law requires notaries to notify the Secretary of State of a
name change within 45 days.
5. What must a Wyoming Notary do if their stamp is lost or stolen?
A. Buy a new one and ignore it
B. Report it to the police only
C. Notify the Secretary of State immediately
D. Wait until their term ends
, The Secretary of State must be informed promptly to avoid
fraudulent use.
6. What type of identification is acceptable for notarization in Wyoming?
A. Student ID
B. Government-issued photo ID
C. Credit card
D. Employer badge
A valid government-issued photo ID is required to verify the identity
of the signer.
7. Which of the following can a Wyoming Notary NOT do?
A. Notarize their own signature
B. Notarize documents for strangers
C. Notarize documents in English
D. Charge a fee
A notary must be an impartial witness and cannot notarize their own
signature.
8. How much is the maximum fee a Wyoming Notary may charge per
notarization?
A. $1
B. $5
C. $10
D. $25
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. What is the term length of a Wyoming Notary Public commission?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years
A Wyoming Notary Public is commissioned for a 6-year term. This is
specified in Wyoming notary laws.
2. Who appoints Wyoming Notaries Public?
A. The Secretary of State
B. The Governor
C. The State Legislature
D. The Attorney General
, The Secretary of State is responsible for appointing and
commissioning notaries in Wyoming.
3. Which of the following is a requirement to become a Wyoming Notary
Public?
A. Must be at least 16 years old
B. Must be at least 18 years old
C. Must be a licensed attorney
D. Must be born in Wyoming
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet other state
requirements.
4. A Wyoming Notary must notify the Secretary of State of a name
change within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
Wyoming law requires notaries to notify the Secretary of State of a
name change within 45 days.
5. What must a Wyoming Notary do if their stamp is lost or stolen?
A. Buy a new one and ignore it
B. Report it to the police only
C. Notify the Secretary of State immediately
D. Wait until their term ends
, The Secretary of State must be informed promptly to avoid
fraudulent use.
6. What type of identification is acceptable for notarization in Wyoming?
A. Student ID
B. Government-issued photo ID
C. Credit card
D. Employer badge
A valid government-issued photo ID is required to verify the identity
of the signer.
7. Which of the following can a Wyoming Notary NOT do?
A. Notarize their own signature
B. Notarize documents for strangers
C. Notarize documents in English
D. Charge a fee
A notary must be an impartial witness and cannot notarize their own
signature.
8. How much is the maximum fee a Wyoming Notary may charge per
notarization?
A. $1
B. $5
C. $10
D. $25
