Wyoming public records
Wyoming's trial-court records, county property instruments and Secretary of State filings are separate collections. A Wyoming business registration does not establish local operations or property ownership. For unpublished agency records, contact the designated public-records person and retain the acknowledgement date.
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Official record sources
Choose the document you need before searching. A case index, parcel assessment, recorded deed and certified certificate are different records. The links below lead to the responsible government service or its official directory.
| Record / custodian | How to access | Costs and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Court recordsWyoming Judicial Branch | Use the court directory and record-request instructions for the filing court. | Court copies, searches and certification may carry fees. Trial-court files are not all exposed in one statewide public-name search; some records are confidential. |
| Property and land recordsWyoming Department of Revenue Property Tax Division | Find the county assessor for valuations and county clerk for recorded land documents. | County copy and certification charges vary. A property assessment or GIS map is not a deed or complete title search. |
| Business recordsWyoming Secretary of State | Search business filings by name or filing ID. | Basic search and ordered certificates are distinct services. A Wyoming registration does not imply that the business operates locally or owns Wyoming property. |
| Birth, death, marriage and divorceWyoming Department of Health | Choose birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate ordering. | Search and certificate fees apply. Eligibility and record-age restrictions apply; the full divorce decree remains with the district court. |
| Criminal-history checksWyoming Division of Criminal Investigation | Follow the personal record or authorized fingerprint-based check instructions. | Fingerprint and processing fees depend on service. Wyoming repository checks are not unrestricted public access to everyone's full criminal history. |
A criminal charge is not a conviction. A name match does not establish identity. Use the official case disposition and the appropriate authorized record-check process when those distinctions matter.
Requesting agency records in Wyoming
Use this process for existing government agency records. Court case copies, vital certificates and criminal-history reports use the separate procedures in the table.
- Who can request
- Any person may request Wyoming public records. Send a written request to the governmental entity's designated public-records person.
- How to submit
- Identify the Wyoming agency, municipality or county that maintains the record, then use its published records-custodian contact or accepted request channel. Describe existing documents, identifiers and dates. Keep the submitted request and acknowledgement; court copies and vital certificates use the separate services above.
- Response and delivery
- Readily available records should be released immediately. The usual outer production period is 30 calendar days from acknowledged receipt, subject to good cause and the applicable extension procedure.
- Fees and estimates
- Authorized reasonable copying, production and related costs may apply. Ask for the entity's schedule and estimate before approving a large request.
- If access is denied
- The public-records ombudsman can mediate complaints about access, delay and fees. District court enforcement remains an option under the Act.
Wyoming records-request example
Replace the brackets, narrow the dates and send this to the agency that holds the records. Use its required form or portal when applicable. This example requests agency documents; it is not a certificate application or court filing.
To: [the agency's designated records custodian] Subject: Wyoming public-records request — [record or project identifier] Under the Public Records Act (Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-201 et seq.), I request electronic copies of the county's approved land-use decision and final permit for [parcel and application number]. Please use existing records in their available electronic format. If any material is withheld, identify the legal basis and provide the non-exempt portions. Before incurring charges above [your limit], please send an itemized estimate. Please confirm receipt and the expected response date. [Name and contact details required by the receiving agency] [Requester eligibility or residency information, where required]
Before sending, check requester eligibility above. Keep the submission confirmation, cost estimate, response and any exemption cited so a follow-up or appeal can refer to the same request.
Wyoming public records FAQ
Where can I find Wyoming court records?
Use the court directory and record-request instructions for the filing court. Trial-court files are not all exposed in one statewide public-name search; some records are confidential.
Sources: Wyoming Judicial BranchAre Wyoming public records free?
Authorized reasonable copying, production and related costs may apply. Ask for the entity's schedule and estimate before approving a large request. Certificate and court-document services follow the separate charges listed above.
Sources: Wyoming official public-records guidance; Wyoming Judicial Branch; Wyoming Department of HealthHow do I get birth, death, marriage or divorce records in Wyoming?
Choose birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate ordering. Eligibility and record-age restrictions apply; the full divorce decree remains with the district court.
Sources: Wyoming Department of Health; Wyoming Judicial BranchIs a Wyoming court search a complete criminal-history check?
No. Wyoming repository checks are not unrestricted public access to everyone's full criminal history. Follow the personal record or authorized fingerprint-based check instructions.
Sources: Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation; Wyoming Judicial BranchSources and review
Each link identifies the official custodian or its published directory. Portal coverage and fees can change; confirm the current order details before paying. The date below records the source review, not the date a government record was created.
- Wyoming official public-records guidance — checked
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — checked
- Wyoming Department of Revenue Property Tax Division — checked
- Wyoming Secretary of State — checked
- Wyoming Department of Health — checked
- Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation — checked
Browse other jurisdictions
Public-records access rules vary by jurisdiction. Continue through the directory or return to the full list to choose the agency location you need.
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