What Do I Need to Sign My Power of Attorney in Wyoming?

Witness, notary, and remote online notarization (RON) requirements for financial poas in Wyoming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wyoming does not require witnesses for a financial poa.Wyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-101 to 3-9-403 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jan 1, 2018; SF0105, 2017 session; repealed former §§ 3-5-101, 3-5-102)Verified Jul 14, 2026

Notarization is not required for a financial poa to be valid in Wyoming.Wyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-101 to 3-9-403 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jan 1, 2018; SF0105, 2017 session; repealed former §§ 3-5-101, 3-5-102)Verified Jul 14, 2026 However, notarization Creates presumption of genuineness - practically required by banks.

Yes. A financial power of attorney can be executed entirely remotely in Wyomingthe signing happens in a live video session with an online notary (Wyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-105, 3-9-102(a)(vi),(x),(xi)). No witnesses are needed in the session.Wyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-101 to 3-9-403 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act, eff. Jan 1, 2018; SF0105, 2017 session; repealed former §§ 3-5-101, 3-5-102)Verified Jul 14, 2026

To execute a financial poa in Wyoming: Get the document notarized (standard practice, not required). Have your agent sign to acknowledge acceptance. Provide copies to financial institutions. Sign remotely in a live video session with an online notary

Yes. Wyoming recognizes out-of-state powers of attorney under its Uniform Power of Attorney Act validity provisionWyo. Stat. §§ 3-9-106, 3-9-107Verified Jul 14, 2026: a foreign POA is valid in Wyoming if it was validly executed under the law of the place of execution or valid under the principal's domicile law when signed. UPOAA state (2018). Per § 3-9-106, a POA executed in another state is valid if it complied with the law of the jurisdiction that determines its meaning and effect per § 3-9-107 (designated jurisdiction, or if none, jurisdiction of execution). Also valid if it meets requirements of § 19-11-202 (military) or 10 U.S.C. § 1044b. The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.

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