| Clerk of District Court | Fremont County Clerk of District Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Clerk of District Court, 450 N. 2nd Street, Room 235, Lander, WY 82520; mail: P.O. Box 370, Lander, WY 82520 |
| Phone | 307-332-1134 |
| Hours | District Court Clerk: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; confirm opening days and holiday closures before traveling. |
| Earliest records noted | 1885 |
| Plain copy fee | District Court: $1 first page and $0.50 each additional page under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(vi) |
| Certified copy fee | District Court: $0.50 for each certificate and seal, plus copying, under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(v) |
Fremont County's Clerk of District Court keeps Ninth Judicial District records in Lander, with records dating to 1885. The office handles larger civil disputes, divorce and custody, felony cases after transfer from Circuit Court, and probate matters. Juvenile and adoption files are confidential. The county's records page explains both written name searches and copy requests, so distinguish whether you are trying to find a case or already know which document you need.
The Circuit Court has locations in Lander and Riverton. In Lander it is in Room 230 at 450 North 2nd Street, near but separate from the District Court Clerk in Room 235. Riverton's Circuit Court is at 1160 Major Avenue, Suite 100. A request sent to the wrong room or town can miss the court holding the file.
Search Fremont County court records online
Clerk of District Court
Fremont County Clerk of District Court
- Cost
- Written name search $10/name; ordinary copies $1 first page and $0.50 each additional page.
- Coverage
- 9th Judicial District civil, felony criminal, family, and probate case files for Fremont County.
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Use the clerk's request procedure for public records. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed files are subject to restricted access.
Other courts
Fremont County Circuit Court — Lander
- Coverage
- Circuit Court misdemeanor, traffic, and limited civil case records at Lander.
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
450 North 2nd Street, Room 230, Lander, WY 82520. This is a separate record holder from the District Court Clerk; contact it for access, fees, and current counter hours.
Other courts
Fremont County Circuit Court — Riverton
- Coverage
- Circuit Court misdemeanor, traffic, and limited civil case records at Riverton.
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
1160 Major Avenue, Suite 100, Riverton, WY 82501. This is a separate record holder from the District Court Clerk; contact it for access, fees, and current counter hours.
What is available online
The county describes Full Court as its official court record and File & Serve Xpress as an electronic filing option. An e-filing account is not evidence of a public name-search service. Start with the clerk's written search procedure or ask about inspecting a public file at the courthouse. Historic records extend to 1885, but that date does not mean every document is scanned or available remotely.
Which clerk has your record
In Wyoming, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Wyoming page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Chancery Court | Business and commercial disputes; Trust and fiduciary matters | Clerk of the Chancery Court |
| District Courts (9 judicial districts, 23 counties) | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases over $50,000; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | Clerk of District Court for the county |
| Circuit Courts (all 23 counties) | Misdemeanors; Civil cases up to $50,000, including small claims; Forcible entry and detainer (eviction) | Circuit Court Clerk for the county |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Fremont County clerk offices
Clerk of District Court, 450 N. 2nd Street, Room 235, Lander, WY 82520; mail: P.O. Box 370, Lander, WY 82520
Phone: 307-332-1134
Hours: District Court Clerk: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; confirm opening days and holiday closures before traveling.
District Court requests. Send a written name-search request and the required payment to the Clerk of District Court in Lander. The county specifies $10 per name and asks that payments be payable to Fremont County District Court. For an identified document, the published copy schedule is $1 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page. Call 307-332-1134 to confirm accepted payment methods, certification, postage, and the total before mailing.
Identify the record holder. Read the court name on the citation, order, or case notice. District Court, Circuit Court, and municipal courts have separate records. Include the case number if known, document title, approximate filing year, contact details, and requested delivery method. Ask for the full fee before sending payment; searching an index and copying a file can be different services.
Restricted and older material. Public access does not include every document in a case. The clerk must check restrictions before releasing confidential or sealed material, and a name search does not bypass that review. For an older file, ask whether the clerk still holds it or whether it has moved to an archive. This guide describes records access and does not provide legal advice.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | District Court: $1 first page and $0.50 each additional page under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(vi) |
| Certified copy | District Court: $0.50 for each certificate and seal, plus copying, under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(v) |
The Wyoming Legislature's current Title 5 text confirms these District Court amounts in W.S. 5-3-206(a)(v)-(vi). The section addresses civil matters; confirm charges for other records, electronic delivery, research, postage, and exemplification with the clerk. Circuit and municipal courts have separate schedules, so do not apply these amounts to every Wyoming court.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Wyoming court records are open to the public under the Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. 16-4-201 et seq.) and the Wyoming Rules Governing Access to Case Records, but several categories are restricted or removed from public view:
The Wyoming guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Lander District Court Clerk also keep every Riverton Circuit Court file?
They are different courts and records offices. The District Court clerk serves the county's Ninth Judicial District cases, while the Circuit Court has Lander and Riverton locations. Use the court name on the citation or case notice to choose the clerk, even when a case began in the same town.
Does a Fremont District Court search include Circuit Court cases?
No. The courts maintain different case files. The District Court clerk handles its district matters, while the Circuit Court clerk handles its misdemeanor, traffic, and limited civil records. Contact a municipal court separately when the paperwork names a city court.
How do I request a certified Fremont County court copy?
Identify the court and document, then ask that court's clerk for certification and delivery requirements. A printed web page or ordinary photocopy is not a clerk-certified document. Confirm the charge for certification as well as copying and postage before paying.
Can I obtain confidential records by paying a search fee?
A search or copy fee does not grant access to restricted records. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed material may require authorized access or a court order. Tell the clerk which file you need and follow the access procedure for that case.
Sources
- Fremont County — Clerk of District Court — https://fremontcountywy.org/government/elected_officials/clerk_of_district_court/index.php
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Lander Circuit Court — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-9th-judicial-district-fremont-county-state-of-wyoming-lander/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Riverton Circuit Court — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-9th-judicial-district-fremont-county-state-of-wyoming-riverton/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — statewide court directory — https://www.wyocourts.gov/find-a-court/
- Wyoming Economic Analysis Division — 2025 county population estimates — http://eadiv.state.wy.us/pop/CO-25est.pdf
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Home — https://www.wyocourts.gov/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — District Courts — https://www.wyocourts.gov/district-courts/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Circuit Courts — https://www.wyocourts.gov/circuit-courts/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Supreme Court Opinions — https://www.wyocourts.gov/wy-supreme-court-opinions/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Rules Governing Access to Case Records — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court-rules/wyoming-rules-of-governing-access-to-case-records/
- Wyoming DCI Criminal Records Unit — https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/criminal-records-unit
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 7, Chapter 13, Article 14 — Expungement of Criminal Records — https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/title-7/chapter-13/article-14/
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 5, Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 5-3-206 — Clerk of District Court Fees — https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/title-5/chapter-3/article-2/section-5-3-206/
- Wyoming Legislature — Statutes, Title 5 (Courts) — https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title05.pdf
- Legislative Service Office — Remote Access to Court Records (2019 interim white paper) — https://wyoleg.gov/InterimCommittee/2019/02-2019070910-01Whitepaper-RemoteAccesstoCourtRecords.pdf
- United States District Court for the District of Wyoming — https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Wyoming counties.