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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. 5 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
Washakie County Records Availability Map
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 typeWashakie County verified sources
Court recordsHome - Wyoming Judicial Branch
2013-2014 Supplemental Budget – Wyoming Judicial Branch
Criminal recordsWyoming DCI
Welcome - Sheriff
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Washakie County state portal below
Property recordsNo verified source — see Washakie County state portal below
Vital recordsWelcome - Vital Records
Voter recordsRegistering to Vote in Wyoming
Welcome - Elections
Professional licensesHome - Criminal Records Unit
Recorded documentsWelcome - Recording
Washakie County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records0Vital records1Voter records2Licenses1Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Washakie County. Data verified 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.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Wyoming, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.

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 (All Verified)

Related — Washakie County & Wyoming Records

For records not specific to Washakie County, use Wyoming's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Wyoming statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Wyoming: Teton · Uinta · Weston

About Washakie County, Wyoming

Washakie County is located in north central Wyoming. The county seat is Worland (official site: http://www.washakiecounty.net ).

  • Population: 7,662
  • Households: 3,414
  • Median household income: $61,875
  • Median home value: $194,000
  • Below poverty line: 6.7%
  • Land area: 2,238.7 sq mi
  • Population density: 3.4 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 2
  • NCES schools indexed: 7
Washakie County
Official Free
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST · COMMUNITY LINKS · SALES TAX/LICENSING CALCULATOR · DIRECTORY · EMPLOYMENT · iTax · DEQ Public Notice · Available in the Fall of 2025 · Long Term Homeowners Exemption Application Form for Tax Year 2026 · The application form file is a fillable .pdf, however, you may need to download it to be able to fill it out electronically. Please review the filing instructions before completing the application form. WASHAKIE COUNTY BURNING ·
🌐 washakiecountywy.gov
Sublette County MapServer
Official Free
All maps and data contained herein are provided "as is". All implied warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly disclaimed. The user agrees to hold harmless Sublette County and Terra GIS Ltd.
🌐 maps.terragis.net
CT
Home - Wyoming Judicial Branch
Official Free
The clerk maintains electronic case files, which include all records of a case-complaint, answers, pleadings, orders, judgment, and written opinions, if any. In addition, the clerk keeps a docket showing all cases filed and decided in the court, receives and transmits all fees and monies deposited with the court, and manages the calling and initial examination of jurors for the court.
🌐 wyocourts.gov
CT
2013-2014 Supplemental Budget – Wyoming Judicial Branch
Official Free
0553 – Hot Springs County Circuit Court · 0554 – Washakie County Circuit Court · Sixth Judicial District – Circuit Courts · 0561 – Campbell County Circuit Court · 0562 – Crook County Circuit Court · 0563 – Weston County Circuit Court · Seventh Judicial District – Circuit ...
🌐 courts.state.wy.us
CT
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov

Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).

pacer.gov
CR
Wyoming DCI
Official Free
PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
🌐 wyomingdci.wyo.gov
CR
Welcome - Sheriff
Official Free
Uinta County Sex Offender Registry https://www.sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php Search the Uinta County, Wyoming Sex Offender Registry by name, address, DOB, and view offender maps, mugshots, photographs, and arrest details. Washakie County Sex Offender Registry https://www.sheriffalerts.com/cap_main.php Search the Washakie County, Wyoming Sex Offender Registry by name, address, DOB, and view offender maps, mugshots, photographs, and arrest details.
🌐 washakiecountywy.gov
VT
Registering to Vote in Wyoming
Official Free
Albany County Big Horn County Campbell County Carbon County Converse County Crook County Fremont County Goshen County Hot Springs County Johnson County Laramie County Lincoln County Natrona County Niobrara County Park County Platte County Sheridan County Sublette County Sweetwater County Teton County Uinta County Washakie County Weston County
🌐 sos.wyo.gov
VT
Welcome - Elections
Official Free
Wyoming Voter Registration Application Form & Instructions · ABSENTEE BALLOT FORMS
🌐 washakiecountywy.gov
VT
How to register in Wyoming | Vote.gov
Official Free
Find out how to register to vote, check your registration, get deadlines, and more for Wyoming
🌐 vote.gov
VR
Welcome - Vital Records
Official Free
To obtain a copy of a Wyoming BIRTH CERTIFICATE, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE or DEATH CERTIFICATE, contact: · Vital Records Services
🌐 washakiecountywy.gov
VT
Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health
Official Free
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
🌐 health.wyo.gov
LC
Home - Criminal Records Unit
Official Free
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
🌐 wyomingdci.wyo.gov
LC
Home - Background Checks/Applicant Tracking System
Official Free
The Applicant Tracking System (ATS) unit processes criminal history checks for applicants. The ATS Section tracks and sends criminal history record information on various applicants. We receive fingerprint cards from a variety of sources for background checks. The information from these cards are
🌐 wyomingdci.wyo.gov
RD
Welcome - Recording
Official Free
The County Clerk's Office records deeds, mortgages, easements, tax liens, security agreements, financing statements, mining claims, etc.
🌐 washakiecountywy.gov
RD
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
🌐 wyoarchives.wyo.gov
BZ
Washakie County
Official Free
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 ...
🌐 washakiecountywy.gov

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.