The sureties and bondsmen on such official bonds shall be residents of the state of Wyoming, who shall duly qualify to own property in the state amounting in the aggregate to double the amount of the bond upon which they become sureties. Provided, however, that any surety or guaranty company, duly qualified to act as surety or guarantor in this state upon executing such bonds, shall be accepted in lieu of such sureties.
W.S. 38-2-102