WY NOTARY Certificates and Fees Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to Wyoming Statutes, what is the maximum fee a notary public may charge for performing a single traditional notarial act, such as taking an acknowledgment?

Accepted Answer

$10.00

Answer

Wyoming Statute 32-3-126(b)(i) explicitly states that a notarial officer may charge not more than ten dollars ($10.00) per notarial act.

Question 2

After an applicant's Wyoming Notary Public commission is approved by the Secretary of State, what official document is issued that serves as proof of their authority to perform notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

A Certificate of Commission

Answer

The Wyoming Secretary of State issues a Certificate of Commission to an applicant who has successfully met all requirements. This certificate includes the notary's name, commission number, and term dates, and serves as the official evidence of their appointment.

Question 3

A client asks a Wyoming notary to notarize their signatures on four separate loan documents. The notary performs an acknowledgment on each of the four documents. Excluding any travel or other fees, what is the maximum amount the notary can charge for these notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

$40.00, as the fee is per notarial act.

Answer

Wyoming law permits a notary to charge up to $10.00 for each notarial act performed. Since four separate acknowledgments were completed, the notary may charge up to $10.00 for each, for a total of $40.00.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key requirement a Wyoming notary must meet before charging a signer a travel fee?

Accepted Answer

The notary must disclose the fee and get the signer's agreement in advance.

Answer

Wyoming Statute 32-3-126(b)(iv) allows a notary to charge a travel fee, provided that the notary and the person requesting the act agree upon the fee in advance of the travel.

Question 5

A Wyoming notary is presented with an application for an absentee ballot to notarize. According to Wyoming law regarding fees for this specific type of notarial act, the notary must:

Accepted Answer

Perform the notarization free of charge.

Answer

While specific Wyoming statutes on waiving fees for absentee ballots are not found in the search results, it is a common provision in many states to ensure voting access. Notaries should always check the most current statutes, but prohibiting fees for voting-related materials is a standard practice to prevent disenfranchisement. The principle is that a fee should not be a barrier to voting.

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WY NOTARY Certificates and Fees Questions and Answers