Divorce Records in Wyoming
Whether divorce records are public in Wyoming and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Wyoming is a closed-record state: divorce records are confidential and closed to the public until 50 years after the date of the divorce. Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services, Request for Certified Copy of a Wyoming Vital Record (Form 1a, 2024)
| Divorce records | Wyoming is a closed-record state: divorce records are confidential and closed to the public until 50 years after the date of the divorce. Wyoming Vital Statistics Services issues certified divorce certificates (computer-generated abstracts) for $25 each to either party named on the certificate or a lawyer representing either party, who must show the need. Requests are made by mail on the state's application form with a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID (or a notarized signature), payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Vital Statistics Services: (307) 777-7591, wdh.vss@wyo.gov. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Wyoming, and how do I get a copy?
Wyoming is a closed-record state: divorce records are confidential and closed to the public until 50 years after the date of the divorce. Wyoming Vital Statistics Services issues certified divorce certificates (computer-generated abstracts) for $25 each to either party named on the certificate or a lawyer representing either party, who must show the need. Requests are made by mail on the state's application form with a photocopy of a valid government-issued photo ID (or a notarized signature), payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.