WYOMING · APOSTILLE & TRANSLATION
Apostille & Certified Translation in Wyoming
In Wyoming, apostilles and authentications are issued by one office: the Wyoming Secretary of State in Cheyenne. If your document is headed to a country in the Hague Apostille Convention you get an "apostille"; if the destination country is not a member, the same office issues a "certification" (authentication) instead. The state charges $20 per document and prefers requests by mail, though in-person appointments are available. Translation HelpDesk handles the certified translation side — $0.05/word (most civil documents run $15-25) — so your birth certificate, marriage license, diploma, or power of attorney is accepted the first time, both in Wyoming and at its destination abroad.
Updated July 11, 2026 · Guidance only — confirm current fees and steps with the Wyoming Secretary of State — Apostille/Authentication Services, Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th St, Suites 100 & 101, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0020 (phone 307-777-7370, email Apostilles@wyo.gov).
HOW IT WORKS IN WYOMING
Getting an Apostille in Wyoming
Wyoming apostilles come solely from the Secretary of State's office in the Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th St, Cheyenne. First make sure the underlying document is in a form the state can authenticate: vital records (birth, death, marriage) must be certified by the Wyoming official who holds them, court documents by the Clerk of Court, Wyoming business records by the Secretary of State itself, and any other document must be notarized by a Wyoming notary. Then submit the Authentication Request form with the $20-per-document fee and a prepaid return envelope or shipping label; mail is the preferred method (FedEx, UPS, or USPS), and in-person service is by appointment only — call 307-777-7370 or email Apostilles@wyo.gov. Specify the destination country on your form so the office attaches the correct apostille or certification, and confirm the current fee and turnaround before you send, since the state does not offer an expedited option.
TRANSLATION + APOSTILLE
Where Certified Translation Fits
Sequence matters. For a Wyoming document going abroad, get the apostille FIRST on the English original, then have the entire package — including the apostille certificate itself — translated by a certified translator, because the receiving country's officials need to read the apostille too. The most common mistake is translating the document before the apostille, or apostilling but forgetting to translate the certificate. For a foreign document coming INTO the U.S. (for example a Mexican birth certificate for USCIS), the apostille is issued by that country, not Wyoming, and USCIS then requires a certified English translation — apostille abroad first, translate second.
Translation HelpDesk provides the certified English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3)) that USCIS accepts, and can advise on whether you need the apostille before or after translation for your specific document and destination.
FEES & TIMING
Cost & Turnaround
Apostille fee: Wyoming charges a state fee of $20 per apostille or authentication (confirm the current amount with the Secretary of State before mailing, as fees can change). That is separate from translation: Translation HelpDesk certifies translations at $0.05/word, with most single-page civil documents landing in the $15-25 range.
Typical processing: By mail, the Wyoming Secretary of State typically processes requests in roughly 5 business days once received (allow extra transit time; no expedited option is offered). Certified translation from Translation HelpDesk is 24-48 hours, and a free 250-word sample is available before you commit.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues apostilles in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Secretary of State in Cheyenne is the only office that issues apostilles and authentications for Wyoming-originated documents. It is located in the Herschler Building East, 122 W 25th St, and can be reached at 307-777-7370 or Apostilles@wyo.gov.
How much does a Wyoming apostille cost?
The state fee is $20 per apostille or authentication. Confirm the current fee with the Secretary of State before mailing, since fees can change. Certified translation is billed separately by Translation HelpDesk at $0.05/word (most civil documents are $15-25).
Should I translate my document before or after the Wyoming apostille?
For a Wyoming document going abroad, apostille first, then translate — including the apostille certificate itself. Translating before the apostille, or leaving the certificate untranslated, is the most common reason a document is rejected overseas.
Do I need an apostille for a document going to USCIS?
No. USCIS does not require an apostille; it requires a complete, certified English translation of foreign-language documents. If your foreign document was already apostilled abroad, we translate the document and the apostille together so the USCIS package is complete.
How long does the Wyoming apostille take?
Mailed requests are generally processed in about 5 business days after the office receives them, plus shipping time. Wyoming does not offer expedited service, so plan ahead. Our certified translation adds only 24-48 hours.
Can you translate documents for people outside Wyoming?
Yes. Translation HelpDesk works from Chihuahua, Mexico and serves clients across all 50 states, including Wyoming, entirely online. Message us by email at info@translationhelpdesk.com for a free 250-word sample.