Will my baby's birth certificate be sent automatically after birth?
Certificates are not automatically sent after a baby’s birth. Parents may order a copy of their child’s birth record through this link: How To Order Certificates
My baby's father is not listed on the birth certificate? What can I do?
Please visit Establishing Paternity for more information on how to update this portion of the record.
How do I obtain a Social Security Card?
If you elected, while completing the mother’s worksheet, to allow our office to share information regarding your child’s birth, a social security card will be sent directly to the mailing address you listed. If you are unsure of your election, you may call our office at (307) 777-6041 or you can contact the social security office at https://www.ssa.gov
After a marriage
You can go in-person to your local Social Security Office or you can apply directly through https://www.ssa.gov. Please note if you chose to apply electronically you will need your State File Number which is located on the certified copy provided by Vital Statistics Services. You may obtain a certified copy of your marriage license through this link: How To Order Certificates.
Can I order a certificate over the phone?
Our office is unable to take payment over the phone. You may order certificates through this link: How To Order Certificates.
Who shall I make my check payable to?
Vital Statistics Services
Do you accept third party checks?
We are unable to accept third-party checks. We do accept the following payment types:
- money orders,
- a personal check from the individual applying for the certificate,
- credit card (online or in-person orders only),
- cash (in-person orders only).
I will be officiating a marriage, what is required?
Please refer to the statute on solemnizing a marriage, Wyoming Statute 20-1-106.
Can anyone get a copy of a birth record?
Wyoming is a closed record state. Birth records are open to the public after 100 years have passed. In order to obtain a birth certificate during the closed record period you have to be entitled to the document and may have to show evidence of entitlement to obtain the record.
Entitlement for Birth records means the registrant, if of legal age, either parent named on the certificate, a lawyer representing either party, a legal guardian with certified papers, or an unemancipated minor with a signed affidavit are considered entitled parties.
Can anyone get a copy of a death certificate?
Wyoming is a closed record state. Death records are open to the public after 50 years have passed. In order to obtain a death certificate during the closed record period you have to be entitled to the document and may have to show evidence of entitlement to obtain the record.
Entitlement for Death records means you need to be an immediate family member (parent, spouse, child over 18), a lawyer representing the immediate family or an entity paying a policy or death benefit on the decedent.