WY Notary Oaths and Affirmations

Question 1

What is an oath in the context of notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

A solemn, spoken pledge invoking a higher power to attest to the truth

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A written statement signed under penalty of perjury

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A notary's certification that a document is genuine

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A promise to pay a fee for notarial services

Question 2

What distinguishes an affirmation from an oath?

Accepted Answer

An affirmation does not invoke a deity and is a solemn pledge on personal honor

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An affirmation is only used for government documents

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An affirmation requires two witnesses while an oath requires none

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An affirmation is written rather than spoken

Question 3

May a Wyoming notary public administer oaths?

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Yes, administering oaths is a standard notarial act in Wyoming

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No, only judges may administer oaths

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Yes, but only to Wyoming state employees

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No, oaths require a court officer

Question 4

When may a signer choose an affirmation instead of an oath?

Accepted Answer

At any time, for any reason, including religious or personal beliefs

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Only when a judge approves the substitution

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Only for immigration documents

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Only when the document specifically allows it

Question 5

What must a person physically do when taking a verbal oath before a notary?

Accepted Answer

Be personally present and respond affirmatively to the oath wording

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Sign the document twice

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Raise their right hand as a legal requirement in Wyoming

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Provide a written statement in addition to the verbal oath

Question 6

What is the legal consequence of making a false statement after taking an oath administered by a notary?

Accepted Answer

The person may be charged with perjury

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The notary's commission is automatically revoked

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The document becomes void and unenforceable

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The signer forfeits any fee paid to the notary