| Clerk of District Court | Lincoln County Clerk of District Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Clerk of District Court, 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 202, Kemmerer, WY 83101; mail: P.O. Box 510, Kemmerer, WY 83101 |
| Phone | 307-877-9056 |
| Hours | District Court Clerk: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| 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) |
Lincoln County's Clerk of District Court keeps Third Judicial District case files at the county courthouse in Kemmerer. The office covers district civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, and adoption filings, with access restrictions applying to confidential cases. It also handles appeals paperwork and office-assisted record searches. The ordinary County Clerk is a separate office; request court files from the Clerk of District Court.
Circuit Court records have a different route. The Judicial Branch lists Circuit Court locations in Afton and Kemmerer. Afton is at 421 Jefferson, Suite 101. Kemmerer Circuit Court is at 1040 Justice Center Drive, not the District Court Clerk's Sage Avenue address, and uses P.O. Box 949 for mail. Choose the named court before traveling between the county's two court centers.
Search Lincoln County court records online
Clerk of District Court
Lincoln County Clerk of District Court
- Cost
- Office-assisted record search $10/name; written request and payment required. Confirm copy and certification charges.
- Coverage
- 3rd Judicial District civil, felony criminal, family, and probate case files for Lincoln 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
Lincoln County Circuit Court — Kemmerer
- Coverage
- Circuit Court misdemeanor, traffic, and limited civil case records at Kemmerer.
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
1040 Justice Center Drive, Kemmerer, WY 83101; mail: P.O. Box 949. This is a separate record holder from the District Court Clerk; contact it for access, fees, and current counter hours.
Other courts
Lincoln County Circuit Court — Afton
- Coverage
- Circuit Court misdemeanor, traffic, and limited civil case records at Afton.
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
421 Jefferson, Suite 101, Afton, WY 83110. 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 publishes a written search service rather than an unrestricted public docket on its clerk page. Ask the District Court clerk how to inspect a public case and whether the requested year requires archive retrieval. The Afton and Kemmerer Circuit directories identify separate records contacts. A search of district-court records will not establish that there are no Circuit Court or municipal cases involving the same name.
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
Lincoln County clerk offices
Clerk of District Court, 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 202, Kemmerer, WY 83101; mail: P.O. Box 510, Kemmerer, WY 83101
Phone: 307-877-9056
Hours: District Court Clerk: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Written searches. Lincoln County requires a written request and $10 for each name searched. Its clerk page lists cash, check, money order, or cashier's check as payment options. For a mailed response, include a return envelope with postage. Address District Court correspondence to P.O. Box 510, Kemmerer, WY 83101, and call the office to confirm the scope of the search and any document fees.
Copies and filing are separate. Identify the case number, document, and need for certification when asking for copies. The county also posts fax-filing rules, including prior permission and page limits, but those describe submitting documents to a case. They are not a promise that the clerk accepts every records request by fax.
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
Is Kemmerer Circuit Court at the county courthouse on Sage Avenue?
The Judicial Branch lists Kemmerer Circuit Court at 1040 Justice Center Drive, with mail to P.O. Box 949. The Clerk of District Court is at 925 Sage Avenue, Suite 202, with mail to P.O. Box 510. They are separate offices and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Does a Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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
- Lincoln County — Clerk of District Court — https://www.lincolncountywy.gov/government/clerk_of_district_court/index.php
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Kemmerer Circuit Court — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-3rd-judicial-district-lincoln-county-state-of-wyoming-kemmerer/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Afton Circuit Court — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-3rd-judicial-district-lincoln-county-state-of-wyoming-afton/
- 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.