How Do I Get a Death Certificate in Wyoming?

Death certificates in Wyoming are issued by the Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Statistics Services. Online ordering is available. 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 the immediate family, Bank, executor of estate, insurance company, or anyone paying a policy/death benefit, Individuals or organizations authorized when determining a personal or property right. 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 estate settlement plan lists each step of the estate settlement process to help determine the right number.