How to file to clear a record in Wyoming

How to ask a Wyoming court to clear your record, what it costs and which forms to use.

Checked against official sources: October 25, 2026.

Short answer

File a verified petition in the court where the case was (or would have been) and serve the prosecutor. The prosecutor has 20 days to object; if there is an objection the court holds a hearing, otherwise it may grant the order without one.

Main remedy: Expungement of arrest records and dismissed charges (W.S. 7-13-1401)
Cost: No filing fee (W.S. 7-13-1401(e)).

How to file in Wyoming

Expungement of arrest records and dismissed charges (W.S. 7-13-1401)

Cost: No filing fee (W.S. 7-13-1401(e)).

Expungement of misdemeanor convictions (W.S. 7-13-1501)

File a verified petition in the court that convicted you and serve it on the prosecutor and the Division of Criminal Investigation. The prosecutor notifies victims. The prosecutor or a victim has 30 days to object; if anyone objects, there is a hearing. No order can be issued until 30 days after service on the prosecutor. If the court grants it, you usually need to bring a written order for the judge to sign (Wyoming Judicial Branch handout).

Cost: $100 filing fee per petition (W.S. 7-13-1501(b)).

Expungement of felony convictions (W.S. 7-13-1502)

File a verified petition in the court that convicted you and serve the prosecutor and the Division of Criminal Investigation. The prosecutor notifies victims within 30 days. The prosecutor or a victim has 90 days to object; if anyone objects, there is a hearing. No order can be issued until 90 days after service on the prosecutor. If the court grants it, you usually need to bring a written order for the judge to sign (Wyoming Judicial Branch handout).

Cost: $300 filing fee per petition (W.S. 7-13-1502(b)).

Court self-help

Checklist: what to gather before you file

Who cannot use these remedies in Wyoming

Expungement of arrest records and dismissed charges (W.S. 7-13-1401): Not available if formal charges are pending, or if any charge from the incident (including a lesser charge) was resolved by a deferral under W.S. 7-13-301 (first-offender deferral), W.S. 35-7-1037 (drug deferral) or former W.S. 7-13-203.
Expungement of misdemeanor convictions (W.S. 7-13-1501): Misdemeanors that involved the use or attempted use of a firearm; offenses under W.S. 6-2-313 committed by a health care provider against a patient. The court must also find you are not a substantial danger to yourself, any victim or society.
Expungement of felony convictions (W.S. 7-13-1502): Any felony if you have another prior felony conviction; felonies involving the use or attempted use of a firearm; violent felonies under W.S. 6-1-104(a)(xii) (such as murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault, first or second degree arson, aggravated burglary); and offenses including aggravated vehicular homicide, drug-induced homicide, sexual assault crimes, a second or later domestic battery, child abuse, aggravated assault on a corrections officer, sexual exploitation of children, incest, endangering children with methamphetamine, bribery, disarming a police officer, escape, any offense under W.S. 6-8-101 or 6-8-102, and any offense requiring sex offender registration. The court must also find you are not a substantial danger to yourself, any victim or society.

Law: W.S. 7-13-1401; W.S. 7-13-1501; W.S. 7-13-1502

After your record is cleared

After expungement of an arrest or dismissed charge, you may answer any inquiry as though the arrest or charges did not occur, unless a law says otherwise (W.S. 7-13-1401(f)). The court file is sealed and the repository record is available only to criminal justice agencies. A felony expungement restores rights lost because of the conviction (W.S. 7-13-1502(m)). The Wyoming Judicial Branch says that after expungement you do not have to disclose the record to employers or anyone else, but news articles cannot be removed.

Get your own record in Wyoming

Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Criminal Records Unit · (307) 777-5614

Request your Wyoming criminal history report from the Division of Criminal Investigation (fingerprint-based; see DCI's Applicant Tracking page). Questions: dci-criminalrecords@wyo.gov.

Letter: ask the state records office for a copy of your record

In nearby states

Colorado: No fees or costs.
Montana: The expungement law sets no special fee; the district court clerk charges a filing fee (ask the clerk for the amount).
Utah: BCI application fee $65 (non-refundable). No BCI certificate issuance fee for dismissals, acquittals or declined cases (except dismissals after a plea in abeyance or diversion).

Steps to file in Wyoming

Gather your papers
You need your case numbers, court papers and proof you finished your sentence. Checklist: what to gather before you file.
Prepare the petition
The court's self-help pages explain each form: Wyoming Judicial Branch / Equal Justice Wyoming: Expungements and Wyoming Judicial Branch: Expungement of Criminal Records handout (rev. July 2026).
File with the clerk
The clerk takes the petition; the court may set a hearing.
Talk to legal aid
Free help: Legal Aid of Wyoming and Equal Justice Wyoming: Find Legal Services.

Free help in Wyoming

Questions about filing in Wyoming

What is the waiting period in Wyoming?

Arrest or dismissed charge, no conviction: At least 180 days must pass after the arrest or after the charges were dismissed, counted from the arrest or the dismissal of the charges; Misdemeanor (non-status offense): 5 years, counted from the end of the sentence, including probation and any court-ordered program; Status offense (illegal only for a group, such as underage drinking): 1 year, counted from the end of the sentence, including probation and any court-ordered program; Eligible felony: 10 years, counted from the end of the sentence including probation, completion of any court-ordered program, and full payment of restitution.

How much does it cost to clear a record in Wyoming?

Expungement of arrest records and dismissed charges (W.S. 7-13-1401): No filing fee (W.S. 7-13-1401(e)). Expungement of misdemeanor convictions (W.S. 7-13-1501): $100 filing fee per petition (W.S. 7-13-1501(b)). Expungement of felony convictions (W.S. 7-13-1502): $300 filing fee per petition (W.S. 7-13-1502(b)).

How do I get a copy of my criminal record in Wyoming?

Request your Wyoming criminal history report from the Division of Criminal Investigation (fingerprint-based; see DCI's Applicant Tracking page). Questions: dci-criminalrecords@wyo.gov.

Where can I get free help in Wyoming?

Legal Aid of Wyoming and Equal Justice Wyoming: Find Legal Services.