While notaries in Wyoming are not required to keep a journal, if they do, it is recommended that they retain their records for at least 10 years after the last entry. This ensures that records are available if a notarization is ever questioned in the future.
The primary purpose of maintaining a notary journal is to provide evidence and a clear record if a notarial act is ever challenged or investigated. This can help protect the notary from liability and verify the details of the notarization.
If a Wyoming notary resigns or their commission is revoked, it is recommended that they retain any notarial records they have kept for 10 years from the date of the last notarial act, even after leaving their position.
A complete notary journal entry should include the signer’s name and contact details, the type of notarial act (e.g., acknowledgment, jurat), and a description of the document being notarized. This information can be crucial if the notarization is ever called into question.
