Free Wyoming Notary Public Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Wyoming Notary Public Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1What is the minimum age for a Wyoming notary public commission?

   1. A. 18 years
   2. B. 19 years
   3. C. 21 years
   4. D. 25 years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: W.S. 32-3-120(a)(i) requires an applicant to "be at least eighteen (18) years of age."

   Reference: Wyoming Title 32 — W.S. 32-3-120(a)(i)

2. 2A Wyoming notary is using a government-issued credential to establish a principal's identity. Which additional feature does Chapter 6 require on the credential?

   1. A. A photograph showing the principal named on the identification credential
   2. B. A signature sample showing the principal named on the identification credential
   3. C. A date of birth showing the principal named on the identification credential
   4. D. A residential address showing the principal named on the identification credential

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Chapter 6, Section 2 says an identification credential “shall contain a photograph of the principal or the credible witness(es).” A signature, birth date, or address may appear on government identification, but none substitutes for the photograph that this rule specifies.

   Reference: Wyoming Secretary of State, Notary Rules, Chapter 6: Notarial Acts — Chapter 6, Section 2

3. 3Which immigration status satisfies Wyoming's ordinary notary eligibility rule?

   1. A. Foreign citizenship without lawful United States presence
   2. B. United States citizenship, permanent legal residence, or other lawful presence
   3. C. Wyoming property ownership without lawful United States presence
   4. D. Wyoming tourism without lawful United States presence

   Answer: B

   Explanation: W.S. 32-3-120(a)(ii) permits an applicant to "Be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States, or otherwise lawfully present in the United States."

   Reference: Wyoming Title 32 — W.S. 32-3-120(a)(ii)

4. 4A Wyoming notary discovers that a journal has been stolen and currently has no access to email. How should the notary notify the Secretary of State under Chapter 6?

   1. A. Wait until email access returns, then send the notice to the notary email address
   2. B. Send a letter to the Secretary of State's Compliance Division
   3. C. Send a letter to the county clerk that records notarial documents
   4. D. Enter the loss in a replacement journal for later inspection

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Chapter 6, Section 3(a) states, “If a notary public does not have access to email, they shall send a letter to the Compliance Division of the Wyoming Secretary of State”. The lack of email triggers the letter method; waiting, writing a county clerk, or making only a journal entry does not notify the specified office.

   Reference: Wyoming Secretary of State, Notary Rules, Chapter 6: Notarial Acts — Chapter 6, Section 3(a)

5. 5A nonresident seeks a Wyoming notary commission. Which connection can satisfy the state-connection requirement?

   1. A. Owning stock in a Wyoming company
   2. B. Vacationing in Wyoming annually
   3. C. Having a place of employment or practice in Wyoming
   4. D. Having a relative in Wyoming

   Answer: C

   Explanation: W.S. 32-3-120(a)(iii) permits an applicant to "have a place of employment or practice in this state."

   Reference: Wyoming Title 32 — W.S. 32-3-120(a)(iii)

6. 6A Wyoming notary has completed a remote notarization and is preparing its certificate. Which name must the certificate include under Chapter 6?

   1. A. The name of the county clerk who will record the completed document
   2. B. The name of the notary's employer that arranged the remote session
   3. C. The name of the electronic system or communication technology used
   4. D. The name of the official who approved the notary's commission

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Chapter 6, Section 4(a) provides, “the notarial certificate shall include the name of the electronic notarization system or other form of communication technology used to perform the notarial act.” Naming the technology used is the rule's remote-certificate requirement; the other names identify different actors.

   Reference: Wyoming Secretary of State, Notary Rules, Chapter 6: Notarial Acts — Chapter 6, Section 4(a)

7. 7Which military-connected applicant can satisfy Wyoming's state-connection eligibility provision?

   1. A. A retired federal employee with no Wyoming residence or workplace
   2. B. A spouse or legal dependent of military personnel assigned to active duty in Wyoming
   3. C. A veteran abroad with no lawful status or Wyoming connection
   4. D. A civilian contractor with no Wyoming residence, employment, or military dependency

   Answer: B

   Explanation: W.S. 32-3-120(a)(iii) includes "the spouse or legal dependent of military personnel assigned to active duty in this state."

   Reference: Wyoming Title 32 — W.S. 32-3-120(a)(iii)

8. 8A company handling a Wyoming remote notarization requires use of a particular compliant electronic notarization system. What does Chapter 6 say about that requirement?

   1. A. It is barred whenever another compliant communication technology is available
   2. B. It is allowed only when the principal also names the same system in the record
   3. C. It is allowed only if the notary personally owns the specified system
   4. D. It is permitted; a person may require a specific electronic notarization system

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Chapter 6, Section 4(b) states, “Nothing in these statutes or rules shall prevent a person ... from requiring a specific electronic notarization system rather than another form of communication technology.” The company's specified compliant system is therefore permitted; the rule does not impose the extra conditions in the other options.

   Reference: Wyoming Secretary of State, Notary Rules, Chapter 6: Notarial Acts — Chapter 6, Section 4(b)

9. 9What examination condition applies to a new Wyoming notary commission applicant?

   1. A. The applicant must pass the required examination
   2. B. Only renewals require an examination
   3. C. The exam is optional if a stamp is purchased
   4. D. A county clerk may waive every examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: W.S. 32-3-120(b) states that an applicant "shall pass an examination."

   Reference: Wyoming Title 32 — W.S. 32-3-120(b)

10. 10A Wyoming notary is starting another commission term. Which named material must the notary review for that term under Chapter 6?

    1. A. The Secretary of State's Notary Education Presentation
    2. B. The Wyoming Secretary of State's notary application form
    3. C. The Wyoming Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts
    4. D. The Secretary of State's Chapter 6 Notary Rules

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Chapter 6, Section 5 directs that a notary “shall review the Notary Education Presentation” “for every term.” The other listed materials are real notary materials, but Section 5 names the presentation for the per-term review and requires certification on the application.

    Reference: Wyoming Secretary of State, Notary Rules, Chapter 6: Notarial Acts — Chapter 6, Section 5