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

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A reasonable fee determined by the notary.

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$15.00

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$5.00

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

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A Notary Registration Card

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An Official Proclamation of Office

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A County Clerk's Authorization Letter

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.

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$10.00, as it is a single appointment.

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$20.00, as a discount is required for multiple documents.

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An amount agreed upon with the signer.

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.

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The travel fee must be pre-approved by the Secretary of State.

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The notary must have a special travel endorsement on their commission.

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The travel fee can only be charged for travel outside the notary's county of residence.

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.

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Charge the standard $10.00 fee.

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Refuse the notarization as it is outside their authority.

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Charge a reduced fee set by the county clerk.

Question 6

What is the non-refundable filing fee an applicant must submit to the Wyoming Secretary of State with their application for a new or renewal Notary Public commission?

Accepted Answer

$60.00

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$30.00

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$100.00

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$50.00