- The Core Filing Fee: What $60 Actually Covers
- Education, Materials, and Other Real-World Costs
- Payment Mechanics: How the $60 Fee Actually Gets Paid
- Renewal Costs Every Six Years
- Why There's No Surety Bond Line Item
- Remote Notarization Technology Costs
- Matching Your Study Budget to the Exam Domains
- A Cost-Conscious Study Timeline
- Total Cost Snapshot
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Wyoming Secretary of State filing fee is $60, paid by check or money order only.
- The exam is 20 true-or-false questions; you need 14 correct (70%) to pass.
- No surety bond is required in Wyoming, which removes a recurring cost other states impose.
- Commissions last six years, but education and examination must be repeated for every renewal.
The Core Filing Fee: What $60 Actually Covers
When people search for the "cost" of becoming a Wyoming notary, they're usually looking for a single number. That number is $60 - the filing fee the Wyoming Secretary of State charges for processing the hard-copy application or renewal that accompanies the WY-NOTARY examination. This fee is not a separate "exam fee" and a separate "application fee" stacked on top of each other; it's one flat charge tied to the paperwork you submit alongside your test results.
It's worth being precise here because a lot of generic notary content online conflates fees from other states or other credentials that happen to share similar naming conventions. For Wyoming specifically, the $60 figure is the number you should budget for the state-level transaction. If you want a full breakdown of what the state requires before you even get to the payment step, our WY-NOTARY Requirements guide walks through eligibility in detail.
Education, Materials, and Other Real-World Costs
The $60 filing fee is the state's cut, but it isn't the only expense a candidate should plan for. Wyoming requires applicants to complete education before sitting for the examination. That education can be delivered through the Secretary of State's own materials or through approved third-party administrators, including the National Notary Association and the Notary Public Association, both of which are authorized to administer education and examinations in Wyoming.
Because pricing for third-party education courses varies by provider and can change from year to year, we won't invent a number here - but candidates should factor in the cost of whichever education path they choose on top of the flat $60 state fee. Some applicants complete free or low-cost self-study using the Secretary of State's own guidance materials; others prefer a structured course from an approved provider. Either way, the education requirement is not optional, and it's baked into the total cost of getting commissioned.
- State filing fee: $60 (fixed, paid by check or money order)
- Education course: cost varies by provider (Secretary of State, National Notary Association, or Notary Public Association)
- Notary stamp/seal: required new for each six-year term
- Optional prep resources: practice questions, guides, and review materials
If you want a resource-by-resource comparison of what's worth paying for versus what you can study for free, our WY-NOTARY Study Guide 2026 breaks down preparation options in more depth.
Payment Mechanics: How the $60 Fee Actually Gets Paid
Because the application is a hard-copy document, the payment process is more old-fashioned than many candidates expect. You won't be entering a card number on a website. Instead, you'll need to include a check or money order for $60 made out according to the instructions on the current application, which was revised in January 2026 to reflect Wyoming's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, in effect since July 1, 2021.
This matters for cost planning in two ways. First, if your check bounces or your money order is filled out incorrectly, you risk delays that can cost you time (and potentially a second trip to the post office or bank). Second, because the application is tied to a specific revision date, using an outdated form could mean resubmitting - and potentially repaying - the fee. Always confirm you're working from the current January 2026 version before mailing anything.
Key Takeaway
Double-check that your application is the January 2026 revision before you write your check. Submitting an outdated form can cost you both time and a second $60 payment.
Renewal Costs Every Six Years
A Wyoming notary commission lasts six years, which is longer than many states' three- or four-year cycles. That's good news for long-term cost planning - but it doesn't mean the fee structure disappears after your first commission. Wyoming requires both education and examination to be completed again for every renewal term, not just the initial application.
In practical terms, this means the $60 filing fee, the education requirement, and the 20-question true-or-false exam are all recurring costs on a six-year cycle, not one-time expenses. Budgeting for a notary commission means thinking in six-year increments: one $60 payment, one education course, and one exam attempt per term, repeated indefinitely as long as you continue to hold the commission.
- Initial commission: education + exam + $60 filing fee
- Every renewal (every 6 years): education + exam + $60 filing fee again
- New stamp required for each new term, regardless of renewal timing
For a closer look at how the exam itself is structured so you know what you're re-certifying against each cycle, see our WY-NOTARY Exam Domains 2026 guide.
Why There's No Surety Bond Line Item
One cost that shows up in many other states' notary budgets - and that trips up candidates researching Wyoming - is the surety bond. Many states require notaries to purchase and maintain a bond as a condition of commissioning, and that bond premium is a recurring cost that has to be factored into any total-cost estimate.
Wyoming does not require a surety bond. This is a genuine and significant difference from many other jurisdictions, and it simplifies the Wyoming cost picture considerably: your ongoing financial obligations are limited to the filing fee, education, exam-related costs, and equipment (like your stamp), without an added bond premium layered on top.
Remote Notarization Technology Costs
Wyoming's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts allows for remote notarization, but it comes with its own set of practical requirements that carry cost implications. To perform remote notarizations, a Wyoming notary needs compliant technology capable of supporting audiovisual records and proper journal entries for each transaction.
The state doesn't publish a fixed price for this technology because it depends on which vendor or platform a notary chooses to use. What candidates should understand is that offering remote notarization services is not automatically included in the base cost of commissioning - it's an additional operational decision that comes with its own technology investment, separate from the $60 state filing fee. This is one of the topics tested under Domain 2 of the exam, so understanding the requirement matters both for passing the test and for planning your practice.
- Audiovisual recording capability for each remote session
- Secure, compliant journal entry systems
- Platform or software subscription costs (vendor-dependent, not state-set)
Matching Your Study Budget to the Exam Domains
Understanding where your money and time go matters just as much as understanding the fee itself, because the exam content directly reflects what you'll be doing - and potentially charging clients for - as a commissioned notary. The WY-NOTARY exam covers three domains, and each one has a different relationship to the costs discussed above.
Domain 1: Role as a Notary Public
This domain covers the fundamental duties, responsibilities, and boundaries of the notary role - the "why" behind the fee and eligibility requirements you just paid for.
- Statutory character requirements applicants must satisfy
- Lawful presence, residency, employment, or military-family nexus rules
- Age (18+) and general commissioning prerequisites
Domain 2: Traditional and Remote Notarizations
This domain is where the remote-notarization technology costs discussed above become directly relevant to exam content, alongside standard in-person notarial procedures.
- Audiovisual and journal requirements for remote sessions
- Differences between traditional and remote acknowledgment procedures
- Proper use of your notary stamp across both formats
Domain 3: Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
This domain tests knowledge of the statute itself, effective since July 1, 2021, which underlies nearly every procedural rule tested elsewhere on the exam.
- Key provisions of the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
- How the law defines notarial acts and permissible practices
- Statutory language relevant to the true-or-false question format
For a full walkthrough of how these three domains are weighted and tested, read the WY-NOTARY Exam Domains 2026 guide. And if you're wondering whether the material is conceptually difficult relative to the cost of admission, our How Hard Is the WY-NOTARY Exam guide addresses that question directly.
A Cost-Conscious Study Timeline
Because the exam format is 20 true-or-false questions requiring 14 correct answers to pass, the most cost-effective preparation strategy is to avoid a failed attempt that forces you to redo education or resubmit paperwork. A short, focused review schedule tied to the three domains helps you get it right the first time.
Domain 1 Foundations
- Review eligibility rules: age, residency, lawful presence, character requirements
- Read through the January 2026 application to understand documentation needs
Domain 3 Statute Review
- Study the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts provisions
- Note terminology likely to appear in true/false statements
Domain 2 Procedures
- Compare traditional versus remote notarization steps
- Review journal and audiovisual record requirements
Final Review and Submission
- Take practice questions across all three domains on our practice test platform
- Prepare the $60 check or money order and finalize application paperwork
For a deeper dive into pass-rate expectations and the passing threshold itself, check out WY-NOTARY Passing Score 2026 and WY-NOTARY Pass Rate 2026.
Total Cost Snapshot
Pulling everything together, here's how the real cost of Wyoming notary commissioning breaks down when you separate fixed state fees from variable, provider-dependent expenses.
| Cost Item | Amount / Notes | Recurring? |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $60, check or money order | Yes, every 6-year term |
| Education course | Varies by provider (SOS, NNA, NPA) | Yes, every renewal |
| Surety bond | Not required in Wyoming | N/A |
| Notary stamp | New stamp required each term | Yes, every 6-year term |
| Remote notarization tech | Vendor-dependent, optional | Ongoing if offered |
This structure is worth understanding fully before deciding whether commissioning is right for you financially. Our Is the WY-NOTARY Certification Worth It? ROI Analysis weighs these costs against the practical and professional upside, and WY-NOTARY Salary Guide 2026 looks at the earning side of the equation. If you're evaluating job prospects tied to the credential, WY-NOTARY Jobs is also a useful companion read.
Frequently Asked Questions
The $60 is the fixed state filing fee, but you'll also need to budget for an education course (cost varies by provider) and a notary stamp. There is no surety bond requirement in Wyoming, which keeps overall costs lower than in many other states.
No. The application is a hard-copy document, and the $60 fee must be paid by check or money order rather than through an online payment system.
Yes. Because Wyoming requires education and examination for every six-year renewal term, the $60 filing fee is also paid again at each renewal, not just at initial commissioning.
No, Wyoming does not require a surety bond for notaries, which distinguishes it from many other states and reduces the ongoing cost burden of maintaining a commission.
The WY-NOTARY exam consists of 20 true-or-false questions, and you need at least 14 correct answers (70%) to pass. You can review sample-style questions on our practice test site to prepare before submitting your application and fee.