Riverton, Wyoming Public Records

For criminal and civil matters beyond municipal jurisdiction, the Ninth Judicial District Court for Fremont County, located at 450 North 2nd Street, Lander, WY 82520 (phone: 307-332-1114), handles felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $7,000, domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), probate, guardianship, and appeals from lower courts. Fremont County Circuit Court, at the same Lander address (phone: 307-332-2405), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims up to $7,000, preliminary hearings for felonies, protection orders, and evictions. Wyoming offers statewide online access to district and circuit court records through the Wyoming Judicial Branch's public access portal at https://www.courts.state.wy.us, where users can search by case number, party name, or attorney. The system provides case summaries, docket entries, and party information for most cases, though some sealed or restricted cases may not appear. Certified copies of court documents typically cost $2.00 per page plus a certification fee, with fees collected by the Clerk of District Court. Fremont County court records dating back several decades are available, with newer filings digitized and older records available on microfilm or paper at the courthouse.

Online records typically include current assessed values, property descriptions, ownership history, legal descriptions, and assessment history. The Fremont County Clerk, serving as the County Recorder at 450 North 2nd Street, Room 240, Lander, WY 82520 (phone: 307-332-2405, website: https://www.fremontcountywy.org/county-clerk), records and maintains land records including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, subdivision plats, and other documents affecting real property title. Wyoming law requires most real estate documents to be recorded with the County Clerk to provide public notice. To conduct a property search, residents can visit the Assessor's website for valuation and tax information, or contact the County Clerk's office for recorded documents. While some counties in Wyoming offer online access to recorded documents, availability varies; Fremont County residents should contact the Clerk's office at 307-332-2405 to inquire about online document access or to request copies. Fremont County also provides GIS mapping tools through the Assessor's office, offering aerial photography, parcel boundaries, zoning information, and flood zones for properties throughout Riverton and the county.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs, serving the nearby Wind River Indian Reservation (home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes), maintains significant offices in Riverton and contributes substantially to the local economy. Agricultural operations, including ranching and farming, remain economically important throughout Fremont County, with Riverton serving as a supply and service center for surrounding rural areas. Energy sector employment includes positions related to oil and gas extraction, wind energy development, and uranium mining operations in the region. The median household income in Riverton is estimated at approximately $52,000-58,000, somewhat below Wyoming's state average but reflecting the rural character and lower cost of living compared to areas like Jackson or Cheyenne. Recent economic development efforts have focused on diversifying beyond traditional resource extraction, capitalizing on recreation and tourism related to nearby Wind River Range wilderness areas, hunting, and fishing. Retail and service businesses along Federal Boulevard serve both local residents and travelers on U.S. Highway 26. Riverton's economy closely mirrors broader Fremont County trends, balancing resource extraction, government services, agriculture, and emerging outdoor recreation sectors.

The Riverton Police Department, located at 815 North Federal Boulevard, Riverton, WY 82501 (phone: 307-856-4891, website: https://www.rivertoncity.com/police), provides law enforcement services within Riverton city limits. Citizens can request police reports and incident records by contacting the department directly; requests for records are subject to Wyoming's Public Records Act (Wyoming Statute § 16-4-201 et seq.), which requires agencies to respond to requests within a reasonable time. Some reports involving ongoing investigations or sensitive information may be redacted or withheld. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 450 North 2nd Street, Lander, WY 82520 (phone: 307-332-5611, website: https://www.fremontcountywy.org/sheriff), provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of Fremont County and operates the county detention center. Riverton residents can search for arrests and jail bookings through the Fremont County Detention Center's online inmate roster, typically accessible through the Sheriff's Office website, which displays current inmates, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and in some cases mugshots. To request copies of arrest records, incident reports, or other law enforcement documents under Wyoming public records law, requesters should submit written requests to the specific agency, citing W.S. § 16-4-203, which establishes the right to inspect and copy public records. Agencies may charge reasonable fees for copying and staff time for extensive requests.

Wyoming offers online ordering for vital records through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com, with additional convenience fees applied. Birth and death records are confidential for 100 years in Wyoming; requesters must demonstrate eligibility (immediate family member, legal representative, or person with tangible interest) and provide valid government-issued photo identification. Marriage licenses are issued by the Fremont County Clerk's Office at 450 North 2nd Street, Room 240, Lander, WY 82520 (phone: 307-332-2405). The marriage license fee is $26, requires both parties to appear in person with valid identification, and has no waiting period or blood test requirement. The license is valid for one year from issuance. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $5 each and can be obtained from the County Clerk where the license was issued. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Clerk of District Court at the Fremont County Courthouse in Lander (phone: 307-332-1114), accessible through the court records system. Wyoming vital records maintained at the state level date back to July 1909, though county-level records may exist for earlier dates.

For businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name, Wyoming requires filing a Trade Name Certificate (DBA - doing business as) with the Fremont County Clerk's Office at 450 North 2nd Street, Room 240, Lander, WY 82520 (phone: 307-332-2405). The Trade Name filing fee is typically $25-35 and must be renewed every five years. Formal business entities including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and nonprofit corporations must register with the Wyoming Secretary of State, Business Division. Wyoming offers free online searching of business entities at https://wyobiz.wyo.gov/Business/FilingSearch.aspx, where users can search by business name, registered agent, or filing number to verify entity status, view officers and directors (for corporations), members/managers (for LLCs), registered agent information, formation date, and annual report compliance. Wyoming is known for business-friendly laws and relatively low filing fees. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) lien filings, used to perfect security interests in personal property collateral, are filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State and searchable through the same WyoBiz portal. Business owners in Riverton should also check property tax obligations through the Fremont County Assessor's Office (307-332-1123), which assesses commercial real estate and business personal property annually, with values searchable online at the Assessor's website.

Riverton voters are served by the Fremont County Clerk's Office, which serves as the county's election authority, located at 450 North 2nd Street, Room 240, Lander, WY 82520 (phone: 307-332-2405, website: https://www.fremontcountywy.org/county-clerk). Wyoming residents can register to vote online through the Wyoming Secretary of State at https://sos.wyo.gov/Elections/RegisterToVote.aspx, by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office. The voter registration deadline is 14 days before any election, and Wyoming requires voters to provide proof of residency but does not require photo identification to register. Acceptable proof includes a Wyoming driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing name and address. Riverton holds municipal elections for Mayor and City Council positions; city council elections typically occur in November of odd-numbered years, with the next Riverton municipal elections scheduled for November 2025. Candidates for Riverton city offices file with the City Clerk at Riverton City Hall. To find their assigned polling place, Riverton residents can contact the Fremont County Clerk at 307-332-2405 or check the Wyoming Secretary of State's polling place lookup tool at https://sos.wyo.gov. Wyoming makes several types of election records publicly available: voter registration lists (excluding certain protected information) are available for political purposes, campaign finance reports are filed with and searchable through the Wyoming Secretary of State's website, candidate filings are public records available through county clerks and the Secretary of State, and precinct-level election results are published after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Fremont County reported turnout of approximately 65-70% of registered voters, consistent with Wyoming's traditionally high engagement in presidential elections. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Riverton and Fremont County voters will decide several important races: Wyoming's lone U.S. House of Representatives seat will be on the ballot, as will the Wyoming Governor's race, state legislature seats including State Senate District 26 and State House Districts 32 and 33 that cover parts of Riverton, Fremont County Commission seats, Fremont County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Assessor, and potentially Riverton city offices if any terms align with the even-year cycle. Wyoming offers absentee voting to any registered voter who requests it; applications for absentee ballots can be submitted through the County Clerk's office beginning 45 days before an election, and completed ballots must be returned by 7:00 PM on Election Day either by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or delivered in person to the County Clerk's office or designated drop boxes.