Wyoming Background Check Resources
Background checks are governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Wyoming, public records are readily available to anyone wishing to obtain them through appropriate official state agency channels. Background checks are instrumental in the parties' ability to enter into various legally binding contracts, and as such, are always a good idea. Background checks generally require a written permission prior to performing the inquiry. Occasionally, it is possible to obtain such reports without permission, but the results may lack in-depth details.
If the background check adversely affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must provide a copy of the report and a summary of the consumer's rights under FCRA, and allow the consumer reasonable time to contest the report. Due to the increasing threat of identity theft, some states (i. e. California) may now require the employer to provide a copy of the background check report to the consumer regardless of its content.
Call the telephone numbers listed below (or visit the listed websites) to learn how to access the specific background check information you're seeking. Public information may be accessible online or by phone, mail or in person.
It's always best to call before sending written inquiries in order to obtain exact addressing/ordering information.
WYOMING STATE INFORMATION HOT LINE:
(307) 777-7011
WYOMING STATE WEB SITE:
www.state.wy.us
Governor's Office
Attorney General's Office
Legislative Records
State Archives
Criminal Records
Division of Criminal Investigation
Criminal Records Section
316 W 22nd St.
Cheyenne WY 82002
(317) 777-7523
(307) 777-7252 (fax)
http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us/dci/index.html
Wyoming Department of Corrections
Driving Records
Department of Transportation
Driver Services
5300 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne WY 82009-3340
(307) 777-4800
(307) 777-4773 (fax)
http://wydotweb.state.wy.us
Vehicle Ownership Information
Motor Vehicle Services
Licensing and Titling Section
PO Box 1708
Cheyenne WY 82003-1708
(307) 777-4851
(307) 777-4714 (fax)
Vital Statistics
(birth, death, divorce, marriage)
Department of Health
Vital Records
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne WY 82002
(307) 777-7591
(307) 635-4103 (fax)
Business/Corporate Records
Corporation Division
Secretary of State
State Capitol
Cheyenne WY 82002
(307) 777-7311
(307) 777-5339 (fax)
http://soswy.state.wy.us
Workers Compensation Information
Employment Department,
Workers Compensation Division
122 W 25th St.
Cheyenne WY 82002
(307) 777-7159
(302) 777-5946 (fax)
http://wydoe.state.wy.us/doe.asp?ID=9
UCCs and Federal Tax Liens
[state tax liens available only at county level]
Secretary of State
UCC Division
The Capitol
Cheyenne WY 82002-0020
(307) 777-5372
(307) 777-5988 (fax)
http://soswy.state.wy.us/uniform/uniform.htm
It's always best to call before sending written inquiries in order to obtain exact addressing/ordering information.
Note: Government agencies are continually updating and expanding online access to their records; consequently, this page is continually updated and expanded. Check back for the latest information!
City-County Cross Index
Albany County Courthouse
525 Grand Ave., Room 105
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-2508
Big Horn County
P.O. Box 31
Basin, WY 82410-0031
(307) 568-2381
Campbell County Courthouse
P.O. Box 3010
Gillett, WY 82717
(307) 682-3424
ONLINE: Property Ownership
http://ccg.co.campbell.wy.us/assessor/html/property_record_search.html
Carbon County
P.O. Box 6
Rawlins, WY 82301-0006
(307) 328-2628
Converse County
Drawer 990
Douglas, WY 82633-0990
(307) 358-3165
Crook County
P.O. Box 37
Sundance, WY 82729-0037
(307) 283-2523
Fremont County
450 N. 2nd Room 220
Lander, WY 82520-2397
(307) 332-1134
Goshen County
P.O. Box 160
Torrington, WY 82240-0160
(307) 532-2155
Hot Springs County
415 Arapahoe St.
Thermopolis, WY 82443-2299
(307) 864-3323
Johnson County
76 N. Main St.
Buffalo, WY 82834
(307) 684-7271
Laramie County
P.O. Box 608
Cheyenne, WY 82001-2799
(307) 633-4270
ONLINE: GIS Data
http://gis.laramiecounty.com/website/laramie/parcelviewer
Lincoln County
P.O. Box 670
Kemmerer, WY 83101-0670
(307) 877-9056
Natrona County
200 N. Center St., Room 115
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 235-9243
Niobrara County
P.O. Box 420
Lusk, WY 82225-0420
(307) 334-2736
Park County
1002 Sheridan Ave.
Cody, WY 82414
(307) 527-8690
Platte County
800 9th St.
Wheatland, WY 82201-2918
(307) 322-3857
Sheridan County
224 S. Main St., Suite B-2
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-2960
Sublette County
P.O. Box 250
Pinedale, WY 82941-0250
(307) 367-4376
Sweetwater County
P.O. Box 730
Green River, WY 82935
(307) 872-6440
Teton County
P.O. Box 1727
Jackson WY 83001-1727
(307) 733-2533
Uinta County
225 9th St.
Evanston, WY 82930
(307) 783-0456
Washakie County
P.O. Box 260
Worland, WY 82401
(307) 347-4821
Weston County
1 W. Main St.
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-4778