Why a Notary Is Required
Wyoming Statute § 34-1-113 requires a quitclaim deed's grantor signature to be acknowledged before a notarial officer, following the requirements of Wyoming Statute § 34-26-107, before a county clerk will record it. A notary doesn't review whether the deed is legally correct — their role is narrower: confirming the signer's identity and witnessing the signature.
Skip that acknowledgment and a county clerk can't put the deed on the public record, regardless of how well everything else is filled out.
Notarized Somewhere Else? That's Usually Fine
Wyoming generally recognizes acknowledgments taken by a notary commissioned in another state, following that jurisdiction's own notarial rules. If your situation is unusual, it's worth a quick call to your county clerk to confirm before relying on this.
Skipping the Trip: Remote Online Notarization
Wyoming has permitted remote online notarization (RON) on a permanent basis since July 1, 2021, under Senate File 29 (Wyo. Stat. § 32-3-102). If getting to a notary's physical office is inconvenient — a real consideration in a state this spread out — you may be able to complete the signing over live video instead. See our online notarization page for how it works.
Notary Stamps and Seals: What to Look For
A valid Wyoming notarial stamp or seal generally shows the notary's name, the words "Notary Public," the State of Wyoming, and a commission expiration date.
How to Find or Verify a Wyoming Notary
Wyoming Secretary of State Notary Public Search
The Wyoming Secretary of State commissions notaries statewide and maintains the search tool linked above — look up a name to confirm an active commission. For general notary duties and rules, see the Wyoming SOS Notary Duties & Principles page.