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Sweetwater County Divorce Records

How To Find a Divorce Record In Sweetwater County in 2026

SweetwaterRecords.us provides access to publicly available information related to divorce records in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Members of the public may find case numbers, filing dates, party names, final decrees, and related court documents. Available record categories include dissolution of marriage filings, final judgments, parenting plans, property division orders, and post-judgment modifications. Access and completeness of records may vary depending on the age of the case and applicable confidentiality provisions.

Records may be searched through official resources including the Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court, the Wyoming Judicial Branch online portal, the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Records Services, and public access terminals located at the courthouse. The following methods are available to members of the public seeking divorce records.

Online Searches

1. Clerk of Court Case Search

The Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court maintains case records that may be accessible through the court's public access system. Basic case information is available at no charge; fees apply for obtaining copies of documents.

2. State Court System Portal

The Wyoming Judicial Branch provides a statewide court portal through which members of the public may search case information across Wyoming's district courts. This consolidated database allows searches by party name or case number across multiple jurisdictions.

3. State Vital Records

Wyoming does not currently issue divorce certificates through the Wyoming Department of Health in the same manner as birth or death certificates. The Wyoming Department of Health Vital Records Services maintains statistical records of divorces but directs requestors to the district court of the county where the divorce was granted for certified copies of the final decree.

In-Person Searches

Clerk of Court — Sweetwater County District Court:

Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court
80 West Flaming Gorge Way
Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-6440
Clerk of District Court

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services available in person:
- Search case files by party name or case number
- View documents at public access terminals
- Request certified copies of final decrees and orders
- Staff assistance for locating records

By Mail

Written Request:

Mail to: Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court, 80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935
Include the following in the written request:
- Full names of both parties
- Approximate date of divorce
- Case number (if known)
- Requestor's contact information
- Purpose of request (if required)
- Payment for applicable copy fees
- Self-addressed stamped envelope for return of documents
Processing time: Requests are processed within approximately one to two weeks, subject to office workload.

By Phone

Limited Information Available:

Clerk of District Court: (307) 872-6440
Staff may confirm:
- Whether a case exists in the system
- Case number
- Case status
- Filing date
Staff cannot provide:
- Detailed document contents by phone
- Copies of documents
- Confidential or restricted information

Through Attorneys

Members of the public involved in complex matters may retain legal counsel to access divorce records on their behalf. An attorney may request sealed or restricted documents upon a proper showing to the court. The Wyoming State Bar provides a lawyer referral service for members of the public seeking legal representation.

Information Needed for Search:

Full legal names of both spouses, including maiden names where applicable
Approximate date of divorce or date of filing
Case number, if previously known
Marriage date and county of residence at time of filing (helpful but not required)

Search in Correct County:

Under Wyoming Statute § 20-2-107, a petition for divorce must be filed in the district court of the county where either spouse resides. Members of the public who are uncertain of the filing county may need to search multiple counties. The county where the marriage ceremony occurred is not necessarily the county where the divorce was filed.

Residency Requirement:

Wyoming law requires that at least one spouse have been a resident of Wyoming for sixty days immediately preceding the filing of the divorce petition, pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 20-2-107.

Time Considerations:

Recent divorces may not appear in online systems immediately following the final hearing; members of the public should allow several days to weeks for processing.
Older divorce records may be archived in paper format and may require additional retrieval time.
Cases predating electronic filing systems may not be digitized and may require an in-person or written request.

What If You Cannot Find a Record:

Verify the correct county of filing
Attempt alternate spellings of party names, including maiden names
Search under both spouses' names
Confirm whether the case has been finalized or remains pending
Contact the Clerk of District Court at (307) 872-6440 for assistance

What Are Sweetwater County Divorce Records?

Sweetwater County divorce records are official court documents generated during and after dissolution of marriage proceedings filed in the Sweetwater County District Court. These records are maintained by the Clerk of District Court as part of the court's permanent case files and constitute public records subject to Wyoming's public access laws.

Types of Divorce Records:

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: The initial filing that commences the divorce proceeding, identifying the parties, the basis for the court's jurisdiction, and the relief requested.
Response or Answer: The responding spouse's formal reply to the petition, including any counterclaims.
Financial Affidavits: Sworn statements disclosing each party's income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
Parenting Plans: Documents establishing legal and physical custody, timesharing schedules, and decision-making responsibilities for minor children.
Marital Settlement Agreements: Comprehensive written agreements resolving property division, spousal support, and child-related matters.
Temporary Orders: Court orders entered during the pendency of the case addressing custody, support, and use of property.
Final Judgment of Dissolution: The court's official order terminating the marriage, which constitutes legal proof of divorce and sets forth all terms of the dissolution.
Post-Judgment Modifications: Subsequent court orders modifying custody, support, or other provisions of the original decree.
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs): Separate orders directing the division of retirement plan benefits.

Purpose of Divorce Records:

Divorce records serve numerous legal and personal purposes, including proof of marital status for remarriage, name change documentation, property transfer proceedings, estate planning, immigration proceedings, Social Security benefit determinations, and genealogical research.

Who Maintains Divorce Records:

The Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court serves as the primary custodian of all divorce case files, indexes records by party name, and provides certified copies upon request. The Wyoming Department of Health maintains statistical divorce data but does not issue certified copies of court decrees.

Legal Framework:

Divorce proceedings in Wyoming are governed by Wyoming Statute § 20-2-104, which establishes irreconcilable differences as the sole ground for divorce in the state. Public access to court records is governed by Wyoming court rules and the state's public records statutes, which establish a presumption of openness for judicial records.

Are Sweetwater County Divorce Records Public?

Divorce records filed in Sweetwater County District Court are public court records under Wyoming law. Members of the public may access basic case information, docket entries, and most filed documents without demonstrating a specific need or interest. However, certain categories of information within divorce files are subject to restriction or redaction to protect sensitive personal and financial data.

What Is Public:

Case number and filing date
Names of parties (petitioner and respondent)
Names of attorneys of record
Court hearing dates and docket entries
Court orders and judgments, including the final decree
Property division orders
General case status

What May Be Restricted:

Financial Information:

Social Security numbers (redacted from public filings)
Bank account and credit card numbers (redacted)
Detailed tax returns (may be filed under seal or with restricted access)

Children's Information:

Addresses where minor children reside
Schools children attend
Medical and psychological evaluations of children
Child custody evaluations (may be sealed by court order)
Guardian ad litem reports (restricted access)

Sensitive Personal Information:

Domestic violence allegations and supporting evidence
Mental health and substance abuse treatment records
Personal addresses in cases involving protective orders

Sealed Records:

A court may seal specific documents or an entire case file upon a showing of good cause. Cases involving allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, or other sensitive circumstances may be subject to sealing orders. Mediation communications are confidential under Wyoming law and are not part of the public court record.

Who Can Access Records:

Requestor Category	Level of Access
General Public	Public documents and docket entries
Parties to the Case	Full access to own case file
Attorneys of Record	Full access; may petition for sealed records
Law Enforcement	Statutory access to restricted records
Researchers and Media	Public portions; court permission required for sealed records

Prohibited Uses:

Members of the public who obtain divorce records may not use such records for stalking, harassment, identity theft, fraudulent purposes, or violation of any protective order issued by the court.

How Much Does It Cost to Get Divorce Records in Sweetwater County?

The Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court charges standard fees for copies and certified copies of divorce records. Members of the public may inspect public case files at no charge during regular business hours. The following fee schedule reflects current rates:

Service	Fee
Standard copy (per page)	$0.25 per page
Certified copy of final decree	$5.00 per document (plus per-page copy fee)
Certification seal	Included in certification fee
Electronic copies (if available)	Varies; contact clerk's office
Search fee	No separate search fee currently assessed

Accepted payment methods at the Clerk of District Court include cash, check, and money order made payable to the Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court. Members of the public should confirm current accepted payment methods when submitting mail requests.
Fee waivers may be available for indigent parties in active proceedings upon application to the court; members of the public seeking records for informational purposes are not entitled to fee waivers under standard court rules.
Inspection of public records at the courthouse public access terminal is available at no charge.
Certified copies of the final decree are the most commonly requested document and are required for remarriage, name change proceedings, and certain legal transactions.

What's Included in Divorce Records in Sweetwater County

A complete Sweetwater County divorce case file contains all documents filed with the court from the initiation of the proceeding through final judgment and any post-judgment actions. The scope of documents varies depending on whether the case was contested or uncontested and whether minor children were involved.

Basic Case Information:

Every divorce file includes a case caption identifying the case number, court name, names of the petitioner and respondent, the assigned judge, and attorneys of record. The filing date, case type, and jurisdictional basis are reflected in the initial docket entry.

Initial Pleadings:

The petition for dissolution of marriage sets forth the parties' identifying information, the date and location of the marriage, the date of separation if applicable, information regarding minor children, and the relief requested. The respondent's answer or response, and any counterpetition, are also part of the initial pleadings. Financial affidavits disclosing both parties' income, expenses, assets, and liabilities are required filings in Wyoming dissolution proceedings.

Property and Financial Documents:

Case files in contested matters may include marital asset and debt inventories, real property appraisals, business valuations, retirement account statements, and expert reports on the value of marital property. Discovery documents such as interrogatories, requests for production, and responses thereto may also be part of the file.

Children-Related Documents:

When minor children are involved, the case file includes a parenting plan addressing legal and physical custody, a timesharing schedule, child support calculation worksheets, and any custody evaluation reports ordered by the court. Guardian ad litem reports, if a guardian was appointed, are part of the file but may be subject to restricted access.

Settlement and Judgment Documents:

The marital settlement agreement, if the parties resolved their case by agreement, is incorporated into the final judgment. The final judgment of dissolution constitutes the court's official order terminating the marriage and sets forth all terms including property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support. Qualified Domestic Relations Orders are filed separately when retirement benefits are divided.

Post-Judgment Documents:

Petitions to modify custody or support, contempt motions, income deduction orders, and enforcement actions filed after entry of the final judgment are part of the ongoing case file and are accessible as public records subject to the same access rules as the original proceeding.

What Is Typically Confidential or Sealed:

Social Security numbers and financial account numbers (redacted from all public filings)
Children's residential addresses and school information
Mental health evaluations and substance abuse records
Domestic violence evidence in cases with protective orders
Mediation communications (confidential by statute)
Settlement negotiations not reduced to a filed agreement

How to Get Proof of Divorce in Sweetwater County

Proof of divorce in Sweetwater County is obtained through a certified copy of the final judgment of dissolution issued by the Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court. A certified copy bears the court's official seal and the clerk's certification, and is accepted by government agencies, financial institutions, and other entities as legal proof that a marriage was dissolved.

Steps to Obtain a Certified Copy:

Identify the case number, if known, or provide the full names of both parties and the approximate year of divorce to the clerk's office.
Submit a request in person, by mail, or as directed by the clerk's office.
Pay the applicable certification and copy fees.
Receive the certified copy in person or by mail.

In-Person Request:

Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court
80 West Flaming Gorge Way
Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-6440
Clerk of District Court

Members of the public requesting certified copies in person should bring a valid government-issued photo identification. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

By Mail:

Written requests for certified copies should be directed to the Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court at 80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935. The request should include the names of both parties, the approximate date of divorce, the case number if known, the requestor's contact information, a check or money order for applicable fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Pro Se Forms and Resources:

Under the direction of the Wyoming Supreme Court, the Citizen's Access to Courts Committee developed packets of forms and instructions for self-represented litigants. These resources are available through the Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court — Forms page and through the Wyoming Judicial Branch website.

Wyoming Department of Health — Vital Records:

The Wyoming Department of Health does not issue certified copies of divorce decrees. Statistical divorce records maintained by the state are not substitutes for certified court copies and are not accepted as legal proof of divorce for most official purposes.

Can a Divorce Be Confidential in Sweetwater County?

A divorce proceeding in Sweetwater County may be made confidential, in whole or in part, only upon entry of a court order sealing the record or specific documents within it. Under Wyoming court rules, there is a strong presumption of public access to court records, and sealing requires a demonstrated legal basis.

Grounds for sealing may include the presence of domestic violence allegations, child abuse or neglect findings, sensitive mental health or medical information, or other circumstances where the privacy interest of a party or child outweighs the public interest in access.
Specific documents within a case file, such as custody evaluations, guardian ad litem reports, or financial records containing account numbers, may be sealed or redacted without sealing the entire case.
Mediation communications are confidential by operation of Wyoming law and are not filed with the court or made part of the public record.
Protective orders in domestic violence cases may result in the redaction of the protected party's address and contact information from public filings.
A motion to seal must be filed with the court, and the opposing party is entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard before a sealing order is entered.
Members of the public who believe a record has been improperly sealed may petition the court to unseal the record upon a showing that the public interest in access outweighs the basis for sealing.

Wyoming's public records framework, including provisions applicable to court records, is addressed under Wyoming Statute § 16-4-201 et seq., which establishes the general right of public access to government records.

How Long Does Sweetwater County Keep Divorce Records?

Sweetwater County divorce records are retained for extended periods consistent with Wyoming court records retention schedules, which are established under the authority of the Wyoming Supreme Court and applicable state law.

Final judgments and decrees are permanent records and are retained indefinitely by the Clerk of District Court. These documents are never destroyed and remain accessible to the public in perpetuity.
Complete case files, including all pleadings, orders, and supporting documents, are retained for a minimum of ten years following the close of the case for most civil family law matters, with permanent retention for cases involving final judgments.
Post-judgment modification files are retained as part of the original case file and are subject to the same retention schedule as the underlying dissolution proceeding.
Electronic records for cases filed through Wyoming's electronic filing system are maintained in the court's case management system and are accessible through the Wyoming Judicial Branch portal.
Paper records for older cases may be stored in the courthouse or transferred to off-site archival storage. Retrieval of archived paper records may require additional processing time.
Microfilmed or scanned records for historical cases may be available through the clerk's office upon request.
Members of the public seeking records from cases filed many decades ago should contact the Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court directly to confirm availability and retrieval procedures.