WY NOTARY Study Guide 2026
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📋 WY NOTARY Exam Format at a Glance
📚 WY NOTARY Topics to Study (22)
✍️ Sample WY NOTARY Questions & Answers
1. What distinguishes an affirmation from an oath?
An affirmation carries the same legal weight as an oath but omits any religious reference, suitable for those who object to swearing.
2. What must a person physically do when taking a verbal oath before a notary?
The person must be personally present and respond affirmatively (e.g., 'I do' or 'I swear') to the notary's administered oath wording.
3. What should a Wyoming notary do if they reasonably believe a document is fraudulent?
A notary who reasonably suspects fraud or that the signer is acting under duress must refuse to perform the notarial act.
4. What language must typically appear in a Wyoming copy certification certificate?
The core language of a copy certification certificate attests that the copy is a true and correct — complete and accurate — reproduction of the original document examined.
5. 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?
Wyoming Statute 32-3-120(d)(ii) requires an applicant for a new or renewed commission to pay a non-refundable filing fee of sixty dollars ($60.00).
6. What is the 'duty of care' expected of a Wyoming notary?
The duty of care requires a notary to act with reasonable diligence—particularly in verifying signer identity and following proper procedures.