Wyoming vital records · Death Certificate
Wyoming Death Certificate
How to get a certified Wyoming death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $25.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 3–5 days
- Processing time
- —
- Offices issuing
- —
- Counties
How to get a Wyoming death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Wyoming office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (Form 1a) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $25.00 fee to Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Statistics Services, Vital Statistics Services, 2300 Capitol Avenue, Hathaway Building, Cheyenne, WY 82002.
Wyoming death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $25
- Additional copy
- 20
- Rush fee
- NA with mail-ins, they have their own online order portal but don’t provide info regarding its processing times
- Processing time
- Up to 5 business days
- Rush processing
- NA with mail-ins, they have their own online order portal but don’t provide info regarding its processing times
- Public after
- 50 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Bank
- Estate Executors
- Insurance Company
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Tribal ID
Notarization: Yes (if cannot provide valid ID)
Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Statistics Services (WDH-VSS)
- Address
- 2300 Capitol Avenue Hathaway Building Cheyenne, WY 82002
- Mailing
- Vital Statistics Services 2300 Capitol Avenue Hathaway Building Cheyenne, WY 82002
- Phone
- (307) 777-7591
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- Their website does not list in-person as an option for requesting records, but does provide the following hours: Counter Service Hours: Mon-Closed Tues-12pm-4pm Wed-Closed Thurs-12pm-4pm Fri-12pm-4pm Business Hours: Mon-Fri - 8am-4pm
Skip the trip. Order a Wyoming death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Wyoming: county offices
Most Wyoming death records are issued by the county clerk, register of deeds or local health department. Browse offices by county on the Wyoming vital records hub.
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Wyoming death certificate FAQs
How much does a Wyoming death certificate cost?
A certified Wyoming death certificate costs $25.00 ($25), and additional copies ordered at the same time are 20.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Wyoming?
Standard processing is Up to 5 business days. Expedited service: NA with mail-ins, they have their own online order portal but don’t provide info regarding its processing times (NA with mail-ins, they have their own online order portal but don’t provide info regarding its processing times). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Wyoming?
Apply at your county clerk or health department, by mail to the state vital records office (Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Statistics Services), or order online.
Who can request a Wyoming death certificate?
Wyoming issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Bank, Estate Executors, Insurance Company, Other person of interest (personal and property rights), Parents. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for a Wyoming death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Passport, State ID, Tribal ID.
Can I order a Wyoming death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Wyoming death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Wyoming Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Wyoming and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.