How to Request a Wyoming Birth Certificate Copy in Minutes

If you have to request a copy of your birth certificate in Wyoming, the process can be confusing and complicated. But you need a birth certificate for many things, such as getting a passport or verifying your identity. Thankfully, DoNotPay makes it easy to request your birth certificate in Wyoming or any other state. Read on to find out how to get a copy of your birth certificate in Wyoming.

Who Can Get a Birth Certificate Copy in Wyoming?

As a closed record state, the State of Wyoming limits who can get copies of a birth certificate. You can only get a copy of a birth certificate in Wyoming if you are:

The subject of the record (if 18 years of age or older)
Either of the parents named on the certificate
A lawyer representing the registrant or their parent(s)
A legal guardian with Court Ordered Guardianship papers

How Much Does it Cost to Get a Birth Certificate Copy in Wyoming?

A birth certificate copy can be requested from the Vital Statistics Services with the following information:

Fee for each copy	$25
Forms of payment	Bank-personalized Check Cash Money Order
Special reminders	If you are ordering four or more copies of your birth certificate, you'll need to include a notarized Excessive Certificates Form with your payment and application.

If the requestor does not have a birth record on file, instructions will be sent so they can file for a Delayed Birth Certificate, and the $25 fee will be retained as a searching fee.

How Long Does it Take to Get a Copy of a Birth Certificate in Wyoming?

In general, the State of Wyoming processes requests for birth certificates within three to five business days. If you want to receive an expedited birth certificate, you can send your application overnight with a prepaid FedEx, UPS, or USPS envelope listing yourself as both the sender and the addressee.

What Documents Do I Need to Get A Copy of a Birth Certificate in Wyoming?

Wyoming requires a current photocopy of your driver's license, state ID card, or passport to get a copy of your birth certificate. In the absence of an identification card, a notarized signature of the person making the request will work. If the subject of the birth certificate doesn't have identification, their parents who have ID can request a birth certificate as well.

How to Get Your Wyoming Birth Certificate on your Own?

To get a copy of your birth certificate in Wyoming, you need to have:

A bank-personalized check or money order for $25
A copy of your current driver's license, state ID, or passport
A self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid Express Mail, FedEx, or UPS envelope

Send these items to Vital Statistics Services at:

Vital Statistics Services

2300 Capitol Ave

Hathaway Building

Cheyenne, WY 82002

Note that the State of Wyoming only accepts checks that are personalized by the bank and in the name of the person making the request. They will also reject any requests from unauthorized people: you must be the subject of the record, their parents, the legal guardian of the person on the record, or a lawyer representing any of the above for the request to be filled.

How to Get Your Wyoming Birth Certificate With DoNotPay?

If you want to order/get a birth certificate copy in Wyoming but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 8 easy steps:

Go to the Birth Certificates product on DoNotPay.
Select who the certificate is for (you or a loved one). If you are requesting a copy of someone else's certificate, enter their personal details, and upload evidence that proves your relationship.
Enter the location you or your loved one was born in, so we can complete the form specific to your state.
Enter the name(s) of the parent(s) as displayed on the certificate.
Indicate what you will be using this certificate for, and choose whether you need an authorized or certified copy.
Enter your contact information and shipping address. Upload copies of your government-issued identification, such as a driver's license.
Choose whether you would like to electronically sign this form or not. Once we generate the form, verify that all of the information is correct.
If you need the document to be notarized, schedule a notarization appointment using our Notary product. Otherwise, proceed to our Mail Checks product and let DoNotPay mail in your request form with a check on your behalf.

That's it! You should receive your Wyoming birth certificate copies in about a week.

Why You Should Use DoNotPay to Get Your Birth Certificate in Wyoming

DoNotPay is the easiest way to get your Wyoming birth certificate. Not only does it do everything you need within the app, but it ensures you have all the paperwork and documentation together that you require to get your birth certificate, and even lets you schedule a notarization appointment at home. You don't have to worry about creating a self-addressed stamped envelope or going to the post office yourself.