WY Notary Copy Certification

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of copy certification by a Wyoming notary?

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To attest that a copy of a document is a complete and accurate reproduction of the original

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To authenticate that a document is legally binding

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To verify the identity of the person who signed the original document

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To certify that a document has been filed with a government agency

Question 2

Which of the following documents CAN a Wyoming notary certify a copy of?

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A personal contract or private agreement

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A birth certificate issued by the state

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A death certificate from the county

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A court-issued marriage license

Question 3

Which document type is a Wyoming notary PROHIBITED from certifying copies of?

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Vital records such as birth certificates

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Private contracts between two parties

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Personal letters or correspondence

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Business agreements signed by both parties

Question 4

What must a Wyoming notary have present in order to perform a copy certification?

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The original document to compare against the copy being certified

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Only a photocopy submitted by the requestor

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A sworn statement from the document owner attesting to accuracy

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A court order authorizing the copy certification

Question 5

When certifying a copy, what does the notary's certificate attest to?

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That the copy is a complete and accurate reproduction of the original

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That the signer of the original had legal authority to sign it

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That the document is legally enforceable in Wyoming courts

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That the original document was created on the date it states

Question 6

Can a Wyoming notary certify a copy of a public record?

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No, copies of public records must be obtained from the official custodian of those records

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Yes, for any public record upon the requestor's written request

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Yes, but only for records that are more than ten years old

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Yes, if the notary charges the maximum statutory fee

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the correct process for copy certification in Wyoming?

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The notary compares the copy to the original, then completes a certificate attesting to its accuracy

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The notary signs the copy without reviewing any original document

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The notary sends both copy and original to the Secretary of State for authentication

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The notary takes an oath from the document owner that the copy is accurate