Divorce records in Fremont County, Wyoming can be accessed through several channels. FremontCourt.us can help you find publicly available divorce record information for Fremont County. You can also request records directly from the district court that issued the decree, the Fremont County Clerk's office, or the Wyoming Department of Health's Vital Records Services. Each office holds different types of divorce documentation, and the right contact depends on what you need.
Fremont County Divorce Records Search
In Wyoming, divorce cases are handled at the district court level. The Fremont County Clerk of District Court maintains court files for all divorce actions filed in the county, including divorce decrees, settlement agreements, custody orders, property division orders, and related filings. These records are part of the civil case files held by the clerk's office.
The Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Records Services, separately maintains divorce certificates — summary documents that confirm a divorce occurred, listing the names of the parties, date, and county. Certified copies of divorce certificates are available through the state, while the full divorce decree and case file must be obtained from the Fremont County court.
The Fremont County Clerk of District Court can also help you search for civil case records including divorce cases.
Fremont County Clerk of District Court
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Fremont County
Wyoming's district courts have jurisdiction over divorce proceedings. In Fremont County, divorces are filed in and decided by the 9th Judicial District Court. Once a judge signs a divorce decree, the original order is filed with the Clerk of District Court in Lander and becomes part of the permanent court record.
Within 30 days of a divorce being granted, the court reports the divorce to the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Records Services. That office then creates a divorce certificate — a shorter document used for verification purposes.
Which office to contact depends on what you need:
- Full divorce decree, settlement agreement, custody orders, or other case filings — contact the Fremont County Clerk of District Court.
- Divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred) — contact the Wyoming Vital Records Services or the Fremont County Clerk's vital records page for instructions on requesting through the state.
Fremont County Clerk of District Court
Wyoming Vital Records Services
The Wyoming Judicial Branch self-help forms page provides divorce-related court forms if you need to file or respond to a divorce action.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Fremont County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (from Wyoming Vital Records Services) | $15.00 | 2–4 weeks by mail |
| Additional copy of divorce certificate (same order) | $10.00 | Included with initial order |
| Court record copy (per page, from Clerk of District Court) | $0.50 | Varies; often same day for in-person requests |
| Certified court document copy (from Clerk of District Court) | $1.00 first page, $0.50 each additional page plus certification fee | Varies; typically 1–5 business days |
| Expedited divorce certificate (from Vital Records Services) | Additional $10.00 shipping fee | 5–7 business days |