How to Search Washakie County Public Records
Washakie County is a Wyoming county of about 7,662 residents (Census estimate), with Worland as the county seat.
- Vital records: Welcome - Vital Records — washakiecountywy.gov.
- Voter records: Registering to Vote in Wyoming — sos.wyo.gov.
- Recorded documents: Welcome - Recording — washakiecountywy.gov.
Population
7,662
County Seat
Worland
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Washakie County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wyoming state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Washakie County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Washakie County, Wyoming — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
7,662
Population
Census estimate
3,414
Households
Census estimate
$61,875
Median income
Annual household
$194,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Worland
County seat
In Wyoming
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Washakie County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Washakie County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Home - Wyoming Judicial Branch 2013-2014 Supplemental Budget – Wyoming Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Wyoming DCI Welcome - Sheriff |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | |
| Vital records | Welcome - Vital Records |
| Voter records | Registering to Vote in Wyoming Welcome - Elections |
| Recorded documents | Welcome - Recording |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Washakie County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Washakie County Records
2026
Washakie County official government portal active
The official Washakie County government website at www.washakiecounty.net continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Washakie County court records portal verified
State court system links for Washakie County verified against the Wyoming judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Washakie County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Washakie County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
The 4-Step Washakie County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Washakie County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Washakie 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 Washakie County Records
❌ Myth: "Washakie County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Washakie County are held by the Wyoming state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Washakie 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 Washakie County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wyoming state repository has verified, current Washakie County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Washakie County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Washakie 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 and Official Record Portals
- Welcome - Vital Records — Vital records — official source
- Registering to Vote in Wyoming — Voter records — official source
- Welcome - Recording — Recorded documents — official source
Registering to Vote in Wyoming
Official Free
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Welcome - Elections
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Wyoming Voter Registration Application Form & Instructions · ABSENTEE BALLOT FORMS
How to register in Wyoming | Vote.gov
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Find out how to register to vote, check your registration, get deadlines, and more for Wyoming
🌐 vote.gov
Welcome - Vital Records
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To obtain a copy of a Wyoming BIRTH CERTIFICATE, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE or DEATH CERTIFICATE, contact: Vital Records Services
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
Welcome - Recording
Official Free
The County Clerk's Office records deeds, mortgages, easements, tax liens, security agreements, financing statements, mining claims, etc.
County Records - Wyoming State Archives
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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 Washakie County?
Washakie County court cases are searchable through the Home - Wyoming Judicial Branch portal: https://www.wyocourts.gov/. Wyoming also operates a state-level case lookup through the Wyoming Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Wyoming if I wasn't convicted?
In Wyoming, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Wyoming's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Wyoming DCI.
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.
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.