According to the Wyoming Secretary of State, a Notary Public is defined as:
•An appointed office(r) who has been issued a notary public commission by the Wyoming Secretary of State
•Serves as an impartial witness to the signing of documents
•Establishes the identity of the person signing the document
•Attests that the signature on a document was voluntarily made in their presence
•May acknowledge deeds, mortgages, and powers of attorney or other papers
•Empowered to issue oaths and affirmations carrying the same effect as if performed before a judge
•Protects against fraud
Source: Wyoming Secretary of State Notary Public Information