Bill > SF0055

This bill creates a new registration requirement for third-party filers, defined as individuals who are paid to file documents with the Wyoming Secretary of State on behalf of business entities and are not direct employees or closely associated with those entities. Under the new law, a third-party filer must register with the Secretary of State after filing ten documents in a calendar year, with registration requiring a notarized application that includes personal information like legal name, contact details, and a copy of a state-issued ID. The registration comes with a filing fee of up to $50, and registrants must notify the Secretary of State of any changes to their application information. Failure to register before filing documents can result in a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation. The bill exempts attorneys and certified public accountants from this requirement, and mandates that registration records remain confidential and can only be released via court subpoena or for legitimate law enforcement investigations. Additionally, the bill appropriates $150,000 from the general fund to the Secretary of State to develop the necessary filing system, with the registration requirement set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Secretary of State required to create rules and forms to implement the act.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0055