Wyoming documents are apostilled by the Wyoming Secretary of State in Cheyenne. If your document was issued in Wyoming, or notarized by a notary commissioned in Wyoming, that is the only office that can certify it, wherever you live now.
Wyoming apostilles come from the Secretary of State in Cheyenne at $20 a document. Many Wyoming requests are for companies formed there for its business-friendly rules, which need certified copies of their filings or a certificate of good standing apostilled.
We handle Wyoming orders by mail from anywhere in the country, and a mobile notary can come to you anywhere in Wyoming when a document needs signing first. The state fee is already inside our price, along with the submission and return shipping.
At a glance
Wyoming documents we apostille most often
| Document | Where it comes from | Notarization |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Wyoming Vital Statistics Services | Not required, certified copy |
| Marriage certificate | The county clerk | Not required, certified copy |
| Death certificate | Wyoming Vital Statistics Services | Not required, certified copy |
| Divorce decree | Clerk of the court that granted it | Not required, needs court seal |
| Power of attorney, affidavit | You | Required, Wyoming notary |
| Diploma or transcript | Your school | Usually required |
| Company documents | WY Secretary of State | Certified copies, or notarized if company-issued |
| FBI check, IRS, USCIS | Federal agency | Federal, goes to the U.S. Dept. of State |
Not sure which you have? Send it through the free review and we will tell you before you pay. No usable copy? We can order a certified copy.
Wyoming-specific things worth knowing
- Wyoming companies usually need a certificate of good standing or certified filings apostilled for foreign banks and registries.
- Certifying officials include a county clerk, the State Registrar, or a Wyoming notary.
- The notary must be commissioned in Wyoming. A document notarized across a state line goes to that state instead.
- Federal documents never go to WY Secretary of State. An FBI background check, IRS letter or naturalization certificate is apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. See federal apostille.
How it works
Step 1
Send us the document
Post the original in, book a mobile notary who comes to you anywhere in Wyoming, or have us retrieve a certified copy.
Step 2
We check it first
We confirm the copy is certified, correctly sealed, and notarized where needed, before any state fee is paid.
Step 3
Apostille from WY Secretary of State
We submit to Cheyenne and pay the $20 state fee, which is already included in your price.
Step 4
Back to you
Shipped tracked and insured, or scanned and emailed as soon as it is issued.
Wyoming Apostille: common questions
Who issues apostilles in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Secretary of State, in Cheyenne. Documents issued in Wyoming, or notarized by a Wyoming notary, go there.
How much does a Wyoming apostille cost?
The state charges $20. Our price starts at $99 per document and already includes that fee, so there is nothing extra to pay the state. See pricing.
Does Wyoming need a county certification first?
No. Wyoming certifies its notaries and officials directly, so a correct document goes straight to the state.
My document is federal. Can Wyoming apostille it?
No. An FBI background check, IRS letter, USCIS document or federal court record carries a federal signature, so it goes to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., whichever state you live in. See federal apostille.
I live outside Wyoming. Can I still get a Wyoming apostille?
Yes. The state that issued the document decides the office, not where you live. Post it to us from anywhere and we submit it in Cheyenne.
How long does a Wyoming apostille take?
It depends on the state’s current queue plus shipping. See processing times for what we are seeing now, and ask about rush if you have a deadline.
Official sources
Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the authorities below and can change without notice. Verify anything time-critical directly with them.
Wyoming Secretary of State, apostilles · CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records
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