How to Get an Apostille in Wyoming

Educational information, not legal advice. Fees, addresses and processing times reflect the Wyoming Secretary of State and can change. Confirm current details on the official sos.wyo.gov page before you mail anything.

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How long does a Wyoming apostille take?

A Wyoming apostille takes about five business days by mail from the day the Secretary of State receives your documents, and that is the fastest official route because the state does not offer expedited service at all. In practical terms this means you cannot pay to jump the queue, so plan your timeline around the standard turnaround plus shipping in each direction. Mail is the preferred submission method, and the office asks that you include the request form, the $20 fee, and a prepaid return envelope or shipping label with tracking. If you need to appear in person, requests are handled by appointment only, which you arrange by calling or emailing the office rather than walking up to a counter.

How much does a Wyoming apostille cost?

A Wyoming apostille costs $20 per document, payable by cash, money order or check made out to the Wyoming Secretary of State, and card payments are not accepted, though the office can provide wire instructions on request. The fee covers each apostille or authentication certificate the office issues. As always, the state fee is separate from any private service charge, and the flat rates advertised by third-party services are mostly their own handling fee on top of this $20. Because Wyoming attracts a large volume of business filings, corporate documents such as certificates of good standing and operating agreements are a common reason residents and out-of-state entity owners request apostilles here. The amount can change, so verify the current fee before you file.

Who issues apostilles in Wyoming?

Apostilles in Wyoming are issued by the Secretary of State, through the Business Division at the Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th Street, in Cheyenne. The office authenticates a document certified by a Wyoming official, such as a county clerk or deputy, a state registrar, or the state examiner, or one acknowledged before a Wyoming notary, issuing an apostille for Hague Convention countries and an authentication for the rest. It handles Wyoming documents only, so a record from another state goes to that state. All signatures must be original, and a private document such as a power of attorney must be notarized by a Wyoming notary first, while vital records come from Wyoming Vital Statistics Services.

Can Wyoming apostille an FBI background check?

No, Wyoming cannot apostille an FBI background check, because it is a federal document authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Sending a federal report to Cheyenne means it comes back unprocessed. The Wyoming Secretary of State authenticates documents issued in Wyoming or notarized by a Wyoming notary, such as a Wyoming birth certificate from Vital Statistics Services or a power of attorney notarized by a Wyoming notary. Documents from elsewhere, whether federal or from another state, go to their own office.

By the Trámites Notariales US editorial team. Sources: Wyoming Secretary of State, Apostilles/Authentications (sos.wyo.gov). Because this can change, check the fee and address with the office first.