Wyoming · W.S. 3-9-105–3-9-120Wyoming power of attorney at closing: signing and the duty to accept

Under Wyoming's Uniform Power of Attorney Act, a power of attorney is signed by the principal, or in the principal's conscious presence by another person the principal directs; a signature acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized person is presumed genuine (W.S. 3-9-105). A person that in good faith accepts a purportedly acknowledged power of attorney without actual knowledge of a problem may rely on it, and may request an agent's certification under penalty of perjury or an English translation – both at the principal's expense (W.S. 3-9-119). The person must accept the power, or request a certification or translation, within 7 business days after presentation, and accept within 5 business days after receiving it, without requiring a different form – unless an exception applies, such as a good-faith belief that the power isn't valid or the agent lacks authority, actual knowledge of termination, or a report of suspected abuse (W.S. 3-9-120(a)–(b)). A wrongful refusal can bring a court order to accept and liability for reasonable attorney's fees and costs (W.S. 3-9-120(c)).