How to Get a Death Certificate in Wyoming
Find state specific ordering options, fees and requirements.
For a death that occurred in Wyoming, request certified copies through the official Wyoming vital records office—by mail, in person, or online when offered. Prepare the application, payment, and any required identification. Access to newer records may be restricted; confirm eligibility on the state site.
Wyoming Death Certificate Fees
Costs from the Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| First certified copy (published fee) | $25.00 |
$25 first copy; $20 additional copies. Confirm online processing and delivery charges.
How to order an Wyoming death certificate
Use the official online ordering route when available. Official VSS online portal; mail; Cheyenne office. Order Online.
Visit the local or state vital records office listed on the official site. Where to Order in Person.
Mail a completed application, acceptable ID, and payment to the address on the official application. How to Order by Mail.
Who can request a copy?
- Immediate family such as parent, spouse or adult child; their attorney; or an entity paying a policy/death benefit, with supporting authority.
Access restrictions
Death records become public after 50 years.
What to prepare before ordering
Person and record details
- Completed application or permitted written request; deceased person’s identifying details; applicant contact details; fee; ID and entitlement evidence described above. Use the current official form.
Identification
Accepted photo ID or the official notarized-signature alternative; completed application and entitlement evidence.
Processing times
Check Wyoming VSS for its current order queue; no fixed estimate imported.
How many certified copies might families need?
Many families order 10–15 certified copies because banks, insurers, retirement plans, and government offices often require an original certified copy rather than a photocopy. Ordering several at once is usually less expensive than reordering later.
Wyoming Death Certificate FAQs
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Official Sources
Wyoming Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services
Official Wyoming Death Certificate Requirements and Ordering Instructions
Fees, eligibility, and ordering requirements may change. Confirm current details with the issuing agency before submitting your request.
Memoria Sky provides educational information and does not issue death certificates.