Searching Lincoln County: what to expect
Lincoln County publishes some records directly — a single local source below — and leans on state systems for the rest. The county docket is online at lincolncountywy.gov — one of the more useful local sources, since Wyoming has no single statewide court search. The county posts nothing for vital records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Wyoming vital records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Lincoln County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wyoming state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Lincoln County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Lincoln County, Wyoming — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
21,000
Population
Census estimate
7,629
Households
Census estimate
$83,033
Median income
Annual household
$325,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Kemmerer
County seat
In Wyoming
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
1 source
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
Lincoln County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Lincoln County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Lincoln County, Wyoming 2013-2014 Supplemental Budget – Wyoming Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Wyoming DCI Home - Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | Lincoln County, Wyoming |
| Property records | Rural Addressing Public Download WYOMING REGION 4 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - 2022 Lincoln Count… |
| Vital records | Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health |
| Voter records | Registering to Vote in Wyoming Lincoln County, Wyoming |
| Recorded documents | County Records - Wyoming State Archives Lincoln County |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Lincoln County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Lincoln County Records
2026
Lincoln County official government portal active
The official Lincoln County government website at www.lcwy.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Lincoln County court records portal verified
State court system links for Lincoln County verified against the Wyoming judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Lincoln County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Lincoln County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Lincoln County property records online
Lincoln County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Lincoln County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Lincoln County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Records
MYTH"Lincoln County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Lincoln County are held by the Wyoming state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Lincoln County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing 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 Lincoln County data."
FACTOnly the official Wyoming state repository has verified, current Lincoln County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Lincoln County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Lincoln County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially 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 and Official Record Portals
- www.lcwy.org — Official Lincoln County government website
- www.lincolncountywy.gov — Court records — official source
- wyomingdci.wyo.gov — Criminal records — official source
- health.wyo.gov — Vital records — official source
- sos.wyo.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Lincoln County & Wyoming Records
For records not specific to Lincoln 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
The searches people actually run in Lincoln County:
About Lincoln County, Wyoming
Lincoln County is located in western Wyoming. The county seat is Kemmerer (official site: http://www.lcwy.org ).
- Population: 21,000
- Households: 7,629
- Median household income: $83,033
- Median home value: $325,500
- Below poverty line: 7.1%
- Land area: 4,075.3 sq mi
- Population density: 5.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 12
Lincoln County, Wyoming
Official Free
Please understand that the records available online are scanned copies of the original public records filed at the County Clerk's office in the Lincoln County Courthouse at 925 Sage Avenue in Kemmerer, Wyoming .
2013-2014 Supplemental Budget – Wyoming Judicial Branch
Official Free
Court case information for Wyoming. Case numbers speed searches considerably, but party names work. Coverage is deepest for recent decades and thins out further back — check the stated start dates.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
PACER covers the federal side: cases from Lincoln County appear here when they were filed in U.S. district or bankruptcy court. It is an official government source.
Wyoming DCI
Official Free
Official public records resource for Wyoming. Start here before paying any commercial site for the same information. It is the authoritative source for this record type in its jurisdiction.
Home - Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
Property research in Lincoln County starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. It is an official government source.
Registering to Vote in Wyoming
Official Free
The following information on registering to vote in Wyoming applies to any Wyoming county in which you reside. If you are already registered to vote in Wyoming, and you need information about how to obtain an absentee ballot click here.
Lincoln County, Wyoming
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Voter registration and election information for Lincoln County, Wyoming. Registration data is public under state law, though how much displays online varies. Absentee and mail-ballot tracking usually runs through the same portal.
Voter Registration Form
Official Free
Voter registration and election information for Wyoming. Lookups confirm registration status, party, districts, and the correct polling place. Election offices update the file continuously; a lookup today reflects the live roll.
Rural Addressing Public Download
Official Free
Rural Addresses set for public download. Includes only those addresses assigned by the Lincoln County Office of Planning & Engineering.
WYOMING REGION 4 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - 2022 Lincoln County Annex
Official Free
Table 1.5 Lincoln County Top 5 Industries by Earnings (2019) Table 1.6. Overall, the hazards of greatest concern across the county are drought, earthquake, public With these disclaimers noted and as hazard and risk data is constantly evolving, it is important to utilize · the latest and greatest hazard data available. Fortunately, the State of Wyoming and federal
Lincoln County, Wyoming
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When requesting reports or records please call in advance with the case number or as much information about the incident as possible. The report will need to be approved by the County Attorney Office prior to release.
Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health
Official Free
Vital-record certificates connected to Lincoln County are ordered here. If a link breaks, the office homepage at health.wyo.gov carries the new path.
County Records - Wyoming State Archives
Official Free
The following is a list of the County Records by office of origin. Click on the office title to view descriptions of records transferred to the archives by that office · Filter search results in the box below. Results will auto-populate as you type - load time varies based on your connection speed
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County court cases are searchable through the Lincoln County, Wyoming portal: https://www.lincolncountywy.gov/government/clerk/public_records.php. Wyoming also operates a state-level case lookup through the Wyoming Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Wyoming?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Wyoming record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Wyoming?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Wyoming counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are Wyoming criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Wyoming's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.