Wyoming UPL Statute Summary

Wyo. Stat. §33-5-117. Unauthorized practice.

It shall be unlawful, and punishable as contempt of court, for any person not a member of the Wyoming state bar to hold himself out or advertise by whatsoever means as an attorney or counselor-at-law.

Wyoming Consumer Protection Act §40-12-105. Unlawful practices.

  1. A person engages in a deceptive trade practice unlawful under this act when, in the course of his business and in connection with a consumer transaction, he knowingly:
  1. Represents that merchandise has a source, origin, sponsorship, approval, accessories or uses it does not have;
  2. Represents that he has a sponsorship, approval or affiliation he does not have;

Enforcement Mechanisms/Complaint Processes for UPL

A person can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office based on the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act §40-12-105. Unlawful practices. The complaint form can be accessed here.

Reporting Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

To report ineffective assistance of counsel in Wyoming, use the complaint page found on the Wyoming State Bar website, available here.

Contact Information for Relevant Agencies

Filing a Consumer Complaint:

Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
Kendrick Building
2320 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Notary Public Information:

Notary Officer
Compliance Division
2020 Carey Avenue, Suite 700
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020
Tel: (301) 777-7370
Fax: (307) 777-7640
Email: Compliance@wyo.gov

Becoming a Notary Public

To become a notary public the following requirements must be fulfilled:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • A resident of the State of Wyoming and the county from which you are making application
  • Able to read and write in English
  • A convicted felon is not eligible to be a notary unless the felony has been
    • Reversed o2r annulled;
    • Pardoned; or
    • All rights have been restored pursuant to W.S. 7-13-105(a)
  • Complete the PDF application on a computer, print it out, mail the application
  • Include the $30 application fee
  • Obtain a $500 notary bond after notification of application acceptance

The application can be accessed here