Searching Sheridan County: what to expect
Searches in Sheridan County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (2 below) and Wyoming's statewide databases for everything else. Wyoming courts search county by county, and Sheridan County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the Wyoming court records page. Two local sources do most of the work — sheridancountywy.gov for parcel and property-tax data, sheridanwy.gov for local permits and licensing. The county posts nothing for recorded documents, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Wyoming recorded documents page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Sheridan County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wyoming state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Sheridan County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Sheridan County, Wyoming — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
32,978
Population
Census estimate
13,066
Households
Census estimate
$68,898
Median income
Annual household
$342,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Sheridan
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
1 source
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Sheridan County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Sheridan County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Collection: Guide to the Sheridan County District Court Reco… Administrative Office of the Courts – Wyoming Judicial Branc… |
| Criminal records | Sheridan County Sex Offenders Home - Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | Sheridan County Sheriff Office, WY, Arrest Warrants Search |
| Property records | Tyler Technologies - iTax Sheridan County |
| Vital records | Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health |
| Voter records | Sheridan County |
| Recorded documents | Open Public RecordsNextRequest - Modern FOIA & Public Re… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Sheridan County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Sheridan County Records
2026
Sheridan County official government portal active
The official Sheridan County government website at www.sheridancounty.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Sheridan County court records portal verified
State court system links for Sheridan County verified against the Wyoming judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Sheridan County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Sheridan County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Sheridan County property records online
Sheridan County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Sheridan County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Sheridan County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Sheridan 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 Sheridan County Records
MYTH"Sheridan County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Sheridan County are held by the Wyoming state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County data."
FACTOnly the official Wyoming state repository has verified, current Sheridan County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Sheridan County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Sheridan 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.sheridancounty.com — Official Sheridan County government website
- wyocomet.wyo.gov — Court records — official source
- wyomingdci.wyo.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.sheridancountywy.gov — Property records — official source
- health.wyo.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sheridanwy.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Sheridan County & Wyoming Records
For records not specific to Sheridan 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
Shortcuts for the most common Sheridan County lookups:
About Sheridan County, Wyoming
Sheridan County is located in north central Wyoming. The county seat is Sheridan (official site: http://www.sheridancounty.com).
- Population: 32,978
- Households: 13,066
- Median household income: $68,898
- Median home value: $342,400
- Below poverty line: 8.7%
- Land area: 2,523.4 sq mi
- Population density: 13.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 23
Collection: Guide to the Sheridan County District Court Records | ArchivesSpace Public Interface
Official Free
Sheridan County District Court hears felony criminal cases, civil cases including divorce proceedings, and probate cases including settlements of estates, guardianships, involuntary hospitalizations and adoptions. Unless noted, indexes to case files have been retained by the court. Please contact the Clerk of Court for docket numbers before requesting case files.
Administrative Office of the Courts – Wyoming Judicial Branch
Official Free
Court case information for Sheridan County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. If a link breaks, the office homepage at courts.state.wy.us carries the new path.
District of Wyoming | United States District Court
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
PACER is the federal judiciary's docket system — Sheridan County matters land here only when a case is filed in federal court, not the local courthouse. Searching the official side is free.
Home - Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
Parcel and valuation data for Sheridan County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. Searching the official side is free.
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation - Wyo.Gov
Official Free
Operations: Special Agents are assigned to DCI Headquarters in Cheyenne and field offices located in Afton, Casper, Evanston, Gillette, Laramie, Powell, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs and Sheridan.
Tyler Technologies - iTax
Official Free
If mailing check go to payoff for correct amount due allow 2-3 days mailing. Incorrect payments will not be accepted
Sheridan County
Official Free
This tool also allows the user to view additional useful information, such as city and town limits, school district boundaries, voting precincts, and much more. Visit Sheridan County’s Interactive GIS Mapping Website If you have questions concerning the property information provided please contact the Assessor’s Office.
Sheridan County Detention Center
Official Free
Law-enforcement records for Sheridan County route through this office. It is an official government source.
Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health
Official Free
Vital-record certificates connected to Sheridan County are ordered here. Searching the official side is free.
Sheridan County
Official Free
Voter Registration Form You can register in person at the Sheridan County Courthouse Elections Office, or you may register by mail (instructions are available at the Wyoming Secretary of State Voter Registration page).
Voter Registration
Official Free
<a href="http://www.sheridancountywy.gov/departments/elections/voter_registration.php">Your Link Name</a>
Public Records - City of Sheridan, WY
Official Free
Connect with the City of Sheridan, Wyoming. See our News, Announcements and Upcoming Events.
Open Public RecordsNextRequest - Modern FOIA & Public Records Request Software
Official Free
Recorded documents for Sheridan County — deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases — are indexed through this office. Searching the official side is free.
Sheridan County
Official Free
Requests can be made through Wyoming Vital Records in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001477932-25-000041
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Historical records index covering Sheridan County, Wyoming. Original-record citations, where given, let you order the source document itself. A compiled resource — verify anything important against the official record it points toward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County court cases are searchable through the Collection: Guide to the Sheridan County District Court Records | ArchivesSpace Public Interface portal: https://wyocomet.wyo.gov/repositories/2/resources/1114. 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.
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.
How do I run a Wyoming background check?
Wyoming background checks are handled by the Wyoming DCI. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.