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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Carbon County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wyoming state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Carbon County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Carbon County, Wyoming — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
14,250
Population
Census estimate
5,847
Households
Census estimate
$65,196
Median income
Annual household
$212,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Rawlins
County seat
In Wyoming
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Carbon County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Carbon County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Collection: Guide to the Carbon County District Court Record… 2013-2014 Supplemental Budget – Wyoming Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Wyoming DCI Home - Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Carbon County state portal below |
| Property records | County Assessor | Carbon County, WY - Official Website 1 Resolution No. 2016 – 13 |
| Vital records | Carbon County Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates, Vital Rec… Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health |
| Voter records | Voter Registration Information | Carbon County, WY - Officia… Elections | Carbon County, WY - Official Website |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Carbon County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Carbon County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Carbon County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Carbon County Records
2026
Carbon County official government portal active
The official Carbon County government website at www.carbonwy.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Carbon County court records portal verified
State court system links for Carbon County verified against the Wyoming judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Carbon County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Carbon County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Carbon County property records online
Carbon County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Carbon County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Carbon County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Carbon County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Wyoming statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Wyoming state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Carbon County Records
❌ Myth: "Carbon County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Carbon County are held by the Wyoming state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Carbon County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Carbon County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wyoming state repository has verified, current Carbon County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Carbon County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Carbon County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.carbonwy.com — Official Carbon County government website
- wyocomet.wyo.gov — Court records — official source
- wyomingdci.wyo.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.carboncountywy.gov — Property records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- carboncountywy.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Carbon County & Wyoming Records
For records not specific to Carbon County, use Wyoming's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Wyoming statewide record systems:
- Wyoming Court Records →
- Wyoming Criminal Records →
- Wyoming Property Records →
- Wyoming Vital Records →
- Wyoming Voter Records →
- Wyoming Wants & Warrants →
- Wyoming Licenses →
- Wyoming Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Wyoming statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Carbon County, Wyoming
Carbon County is located in south central Wyoming. The county seat is Rawlins (official site: http://www.carbonwy.com ).
- Population: 14,250
- Households: 5,847
- Median household income: $65,196
- Median home value: $212,800
- Below poverty line: 13.9%
- Land area: 7,897.7 sq mi
- Population density: 1.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 8
- NCES schools indexed: 13
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Business Rules for Paying Taxes Wyoming State Law dictates which tax payments can be made and the order in which they must be made. Delinquent taxes must be paid in full before current taxes may be paid. Delinquent taxes must be paid in order of oldest to most recent.
Collection: Guide to the Carbon County District Court Records | ArchivesSpace Public Interface
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Carbon County District Court records as maintained by the Wyoming State Archives consist of volumes and files including civil, criminal, probate court records, as well as naturalization and coroner's records.
2013-2014 Supplemental Budget – Wyoming Judicial Branch
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0521 – Albany County Circuit Court · 0522 – Carbon County Circuit Court · Third Judicial District – Circuit Courts · 0531 – Lincoln County Circuit Court · 0532 – Sweetwater County – Green River Circuit Court · 0533 – Sweetwater County – Rock Springs Circuit Court ·
Wyoming CM/ECF | District of Wyoming | United States District Court
Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Wyoming DCI
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PACER stands for Public Access to Court Electronic Records PACER is available to anyone that wishes to open an account . The account itself is free, but there is a minimal charge to use it (currently 10 cents per page of viewed or printed text). When opening your account, you may request that ...
Home - Sex Offender Registry
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The Sexual Offender Registration (SOR) unit maintains the Wyoming Sex Offender Registry . The sheriff's office in each county is responsible for tracking sex offenders who are required to register.
Carbon County Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates, Vital Records
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The Carbon County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health
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Open to the public: Mon-Thur: 9am to 4pm Friday: By appointment only Excluding Holidays Vital Statistics Services helps the public file and access vital records . Vital records include birth, death, fetal death, marriage, divorce and other related data. Vital events are filed with the registrar
About the Western States Marriages Records Index
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Most of the pre-1900 marriages are included in the index for Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada. Many counties for those same states have been extracted into the 1930s and some, much later. A significant number of marriages from selected counties in California, western Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Utah, eastern Washington, and Wyoming are also included.
Voter Registration Information | Carbon County, WY - Official Website
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Learn about eligibility to vote and how to register.
Elections | Carbon County, WY - Official Website
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For more information about elections, please visit the Secretary of State’s website · Find the Secretary of State’s online Elections Complaint Form (PDF)
Election Results | Carbon County, WY - Official Website
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View the official election results for that particular election. Note that only write-ins that affect a race are counted and posted: · 215 W. Buffalo Street
County Assessor | Carbon County, WY - Official Website
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Who can qualify? Property owner or spouse who are 65 years and older . Has paid residential property taxes for 25 years or more anywhere in the State of Wyoming. Applicant must be listed on the deed. Must be the applicant's primary residence.
1 Resolution No. 2016 – 13
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Agreement recorded March 21, 1995 in Book 917, page 174 AND the Corrective Deed recorded · March 21, 1995 in Book 917, page 309. In Township 16 North, Range 82 West of the 6th P.M., Carbon County, Wyoming:
Home - Criminal Records Unit
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Accurate and complete criminal history records are not only important to the criminal justice professions, but have become increasingly important for purposes outside the criminal justice community. Employers, volunteer programs, and professional licensing are relying extensively on accurate
Land Records | Carbon County, WY - Official Website
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We are typically up to date but online records are typically available approximately 2 days after recording. This allows us a day to record, a day to verify information and the documents are then uploaded the following day · Records are currently available in the office at:
Carbon County Home Page
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Carbon County?
Carbon County court cases are searchable through the Collection: Guide to the Carbon County District Court Records | ArchivesSpace Public Interface portal: https://wyocomet.wyo.gov/repositories/2/resources/2096. Wyoming also operates a state-level case lookup through the Wyoming Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Wyoming?
Yes — in Wyoming, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Wyoming?
Yes. Active warrants in Wyoming appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Wyoming DCI system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Wyoming?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Wyoming DCI that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Wyoming. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.