Wyoming public records are governed by the Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. § 16-4-201 et seq.), which establishes that all public records shall be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) administers statewide criminal history under W.S. § 7-19-106, county Clerks hold land records under W.S. § 18-3-402, and the Wyoming Judicial Branch publishes court information at courts.state.wy.us.
About Wyoming Public Records
Wyoming Public Records
See record-type pages for detailed sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What public records are available in Wyoming?
Wyoming provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.
Are Wyoming public records free?
Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.
What law governs public records in Wyoming?
Wyoming public records are governed by W.S. § 16-4-201 et seq. (Wyoming Public Records Act), which presumes records of every public body are open for inspection unless specifically exempted.
How do I request a record not available online?
File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Wyoming agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).