How Do I Get a Death Certificate in Wyoming?
Use our free calculator to determine how many certified death certificates to order based on your specific situation, and see exactly what it will cost in your state.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wyoming, the first certified copy costs $25, with additional copies at $20 each when ordered at the same time. Copies ordered together cost less than placing separate orders later. The executor checklist outlines each account and institution that typically requires a certified copy.
Death certificates in Wyoming are issued by the Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Statistics Services. Contact the office directly for ordering options. Most funeral homes also assist families with ordering certificates at the time of death.
Processing times in Wyoming vary. Contact the Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Statistics Services for current turnaround times. Funeral homes typically handle initial certificate orders at the time of death.
In Wyoming, death certificates can be requested by: Immediate family (parent, spouse, child 18+), Lawyer representing immediate family (with signature and copy of bar card/state ID), Bank, executor of estate, insurance company, or anyone paying a policy/death benefit. Requesters typically need to provide Valid photo ID and Documentation showing entitlement for non-family requesters.
The Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Statistics Services has death records from July 1909 to present. Death records 50 years old should be obtained from Wyoming State Archives unless certified copy required Records become public 50 years after the date of death.
The number of certified copies depends on the deceased's accounts and assets. Banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and retirement plans each typically require an original certified copy. Most families need between 8 and 15 copies. The Wyoming executor checklist lists each step of the estate settlement process to help determine the right number.
Your kids shouldn't have to do this.
Wyoming Estate Planning Resources
In-depth guides covering Wyoming probate laws, trust requirements, and estate planning strategies.
