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title: "Wyoming Public Records"
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published_at: "2026-06-25T19:54:32+00:00"
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excerpt: "Wyoming’s public records are governed by the Wyoming Public Records Act (Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-201 et seq.), granting any person…"
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Wyoming’s public records are governed by the Wyoming Public Records Act (Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-201 et seq.), granting any person the right to inspect or copy public records from government entities unless exempted. Agencies must designate a records custodian listed at ai.wyo.gov, with responses due within one working day. No centralized portal exists; requests go directly to agencies.wyoarchives.wyo+2

## Legal Framework

The Act presumes records are public, with exemptions for trade secrets, attorney-client privilege, investigative reports, and personal privacy invasions. Fees cover reasonable costs for copies or staff time; electronic formats preferred if available. The Public Records Ombudsman assists with disputes via governor.wyo.gov; appeals to district court.caseguard+3

## Statewide Portals

The Wyoming Department of Administration & Information lists custodians and procedures; email ai-director@wyo.gov for requests. Wyoming State Archives holds older records (10-20+ years); contact wyarchive@wyo.gov for availability. GODORT compiles agency databases for specialized searches.godort.libguides+2

## Court Records

Wyoming Supreme Court offers free remote access via C-Track (CTEF) public docket for appellate cases (opinions searchable). District courts provide in-person terminals at clerks’ offices (no fee); no statewide remote access as of 2026. Circuit courts handle small claims/civil; records via local clerks.wyoleg+1

## Vital Records

Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services issues birth, death, marriage certificates; mail requests to 2300 Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, with form, ID, and $25 fee per copy. Expedited via VitalChek; county clerks for older records.[wyo](https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WDH_VSS-Application-for-Certified-Copy-2024-Form-1a-Death.pdf)

## Property Records

County assessors and clerks maintain deeds, taxes, maps; e.g., Natrona County uses online portal for requests. Commercial tools like PropertyChecker aggregate parcel data, ownership, liens, taxes statewide. No free statewide viewer; check county sites (e.g., via GODORT).wyoming.propertychecker+2

## Agency Requests

Direct to custodians: e.g., DEQ (deq.wyoming.gov), DCI (ag.publicrecords@wyo.gov), Revenue (revenue.wyo.gov). Municipal/county via local portals (e.g., Natrona online form). NFOIC provides sample requests and guides.natronacounty-wy+4

Wyoming’s public record landscape is governed by the **Wyoming Public Records Act (WPRA)**, codified at **Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-201 et seq.** As of **2026**, the state has entered a significant transition period following the passage of **HB 0151**, which introduces sweeping changes to response timelines, fee structures, and penalties for non-compliance starting **July 1, 2026**.

### **The Legal Framework: 2026 Rights & Timelines**

The WPRA grants “any person” the right to inspect public records during regular business hours. Recent 2026 legislative updates have dramatically shortened the timeframes for government compliance:

- **Acknowledgment**: Agencies must acknowledge a request within **three (3) business days** of receipt.
- **Production (Pre-July 2026)**: Records must generally be released within **30 calendar days**.
- **Production (Post-July 2026)**: For all requests made after July 1, 2026, agencies must release records within **ten (10) calendar days**. Extensions for “good cause” must now be authorized by the state ombudsman.
- **New Civil Penalties**: Agencies failing to comply with court orders for record production face a penalty of **$250.00 per business day** of non-compliance.

### **Fee Schedule and Labor Caps**

Wyoming utilizes a “uniform fee” system for state agencies, though local jurisdictions (like Carbon County) may set their own specific rates provided they follow statutory caps:

- **Labor (Effective July 1, 2026)**: Under the new **HB 0151**, agencies are **strictly prohibited** from charging for the time and labor costs associated with locating, reviewing, or redacting records.
  - *Note: Prior to this date, clerical time was typically billed at **$15.50–$20.00/hr** and professional time at **$40.00/hr** after a $180.00 threshold was met.*

- **Standard Duplication**:
  - **Paper Copies**: **$0.15 per page** for the first 666 pages; **$0.05 per page** thereafter.
  - **Electronic Records (Email)**: **$0.00 (Free)** if sent via email or download link.
  - **Data Storage Device**: A flat fee of **$20.00** if the agency provides the USB or media.

- **Large Data Dumps**: Custom requests involving third-party vendors are billed at **actual cost**.

### **Judicial and Court Records: PASS & C-Track**

Wyoming court records are managed through separate systems for appellate and trial courts:

- **C-Track Electronic Filing (CTEF)**: Provides free online access to Supreme Court dockets and appellate records.
- **Public Access and Search System (PASS)**: A free in-house tool available at computer terminals within District and Circuit courthouses for viewing non-confidential records.
- **Civil Filing Fees**: Initiating a new civil or probate case in District Court requires a **$160.00** fee.
- **Document Copies**: While viewing at a terminal is free, clerks charge a statutory per-page fee for printed or certified copies.

### **Criminal History and Background Checks (DCI)**

The **Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)** is the central repository for criminal records:

- **Fingerprint-Based Checks**: Standard background checks require two fingerprint cards and a payment of **$49.00** per person.
- **Submission**: Applications must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Wyoming Department of Health or DCI in Cheyenne. Credit cards are not accepted; payment must be by check or money order.
- **Results**: Results are typically sent via secure email and expire after 14 days.

### **Vital Records Access (2026)**

Managed by the **Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services (VSS)**, these records are restricted to individuals with a “direct and tangible interest”:

- **Certified Copy Fees**:
  - **Birth, Marriage, Divorce Certificates**: **$25.00**.
  - **Death Certificates**: **$25.00** (includes a $5.00 fee to support the indigent burial fund).

- **Search Fees**: The certificate fee serves as a non-refundable search fee if no record is found.

### **Key Wyoming Authorities**

| Authority | Area of Focus | Reference |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wyo. Stat. § 16-4-204 | Fee Authority & 2026 Labor Ban |  |
| HB 0151 (2026) | New 10-Day Response & Penalty Law |  |
| C-Track / PASS | Judicial Docket & Case Access |  |
| WSS (Vital Stats) | Birth, Death, & Marriage Registry |  |