Hot Springs County, WY Public Records
Hot Springs County has an estimated population of 4,625 (2024) across 2,004 square miles of land. In Wyoming, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Court cases are handled by the Wyoming Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Hot Springs County.
📍 Hot Springs County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 4,625 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 2,004 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | ThermopolisPopulation 2,748 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Hot Springs County, WY
These are the main offices to visit in person in Hot Springs County: the District Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Hot Springs County Clerk of District Court (District Court, 5th Judicial District, Hot Springs County)
| Address | 415 Arapahoe Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (307) 864-3323 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Wyoming District Court case records for the county (felonies, civil cases, divorce and family cases, probate); the Clerk of District Court keeps the files |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | wyocourts.gov/…/district-court-5th-judicial-district-hot ↗ wyocourts.gov/…/find-a-court ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Hot Springs County, WY
Criminal case records for Hot Springs County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Wyoming, felony cases are tried in District Court; misdemeanors are heard by Circuit Court, which also holds felony preliminary hearings. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: wyocourts.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Hot Springs County
| State court system | Wyoming Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Hot Springs County, WY
A people search for Hot Springs County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Hot Springs County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Hot Springs County
| Sex offender registry | National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice), which searches the Wyoming registry Source: nsopw.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Wyoming Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Hot Springs County, WY
Arrest and booking records for Hot Springs County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Hot Springs County
| State court system | Wyoming Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Hot Springs County, WY
Court records for Hot Springs County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Hot Springs County, with addresses from the official Wyoming Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Hot Springs County
| State court system | Wyoming Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Hot Springs County, WY
In Wyoming, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the County Assessor.
🏠 Where to get property records for Hot Springs County
| Land records | In Wyoming, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Hot Springs County, WY
Certified birth and death certificates for Wyoming are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Wyoming Department of Health – Vital Statistics Services.
📜 Where to get vital records for Hot Springs County
| State vital records office | Wyoming Department of Health – Vital Statistics Services Source: health.wyo.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Hot Springs County, WY
The official sex offender registry for Hot Springs County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Hot Springs County
| Official registry | National Sex Offender Public Website (U.S. Department of Justice), which searches the Wyoming registry Source: nsopw.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Hot Springs County, WY
Divorce cases in Wyoming are heard by the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Wyoming Department of Health – Vital Statistics Services.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Hot Springs County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Wyoming are heard by the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Wyoming Department of Health – Vital Statistics Services Source: health.wyo.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Wyoming Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Hot Springs County
Thermopolis (2,748), East Thermopolis (232), Kirby (75) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.