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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Park County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Wyoming state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Park County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Park County, Wyoming — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
31,082
Population
Census estimate
13,050
Households
Census estimate
$66,754
Median income
Annual household
$329,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Cody
County seat
In Wyoming
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Park County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Park County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Find a Court - Wyoming Judicial Branch |
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders Park County Sheriff's Office - Incarcerated People |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Park County state portal below |
| Property records | No verified source — see Park County state portal below |
| Vital records | Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Park County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Park County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Park County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Park County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Park County Records
2026
Park County official government portal active
The official Park County government website at parkcounty-wy.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Park County court records portal verified
State court system links for Park County verified against the Wyoming judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Park County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Park County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Wyoming, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Park County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Park County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Park County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Wyoming statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Wyoming state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Park County Records
❌ Myth: "Park County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Park County are held by the Wyoming state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Park County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Park County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Wyoming state repository has verified, current Park County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Park County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Park County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- parkcounty-wy.gov — Official Park County government website
- www.courts.state.wy.us — Court records — official source
- wyomingdci.wyo.gov — Criminal records — official source
- health.wyo.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Park County & Wyoming Records
For records not specific to Park County, use Wyoming's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Wyoming statewide record systems:
- Wyoming Court Records →
- Wyoming Criminal Records →
- Wyoming Property Records →
- Wyoming Vital Records →
- Wyoming Voter Records →
- Wyoming Wants & Warrants →
- Wyoming Licenses →
- Wyoming Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Wyoming statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Park County, Wyoming
Park County is located in northwest Wyoming. The county seat is Cody (official site: https://parkcounty-wy.gov/).
- Population: 31,082
- Households: 13,050
- Median household income: $66,754
- Median home value: $329,500
- Below poverty line: 9.6%
- Land area: 6,939.0 sq mi
- Population density: 4.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 15
Park County Sheriff's Office - Incarcerated People
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Home - Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
The Sexual Offender Registration (SOR) unit maintains the Wyoming Sex Offender Registry . The sheriff's office in each county is responsible for tracking sex offenders who are required to register.
Home - Operations
Official Free
The ICAC Team is located in Cheyenne, Casper and Rock Springs Regional Enforcement Offices and is comprised of DCI Special Agents, a forensic specialist, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Agents.
Converse County Map Server
Official Free
If you are new to the MapServer you may want to read this tutorial · I have read, understood, and agreed on the terms of use and so signify by clicking the "Accept Terms and Conditions" button below
Find a Court - Wyoming Judicial Branch
Official Free
District Court, 5th Judicial District , Park County - Cody Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Park County, State of Wyoming (Powell) - Powell Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Park County, State of Wyoming (Cody) - Cody
District of Wyoming | United States District Court
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Vital Record Services - Wyoming Department of Health
Official Free
Open to the public: Mon-Thur: 9am to 4pm Friday: By appointment only Excluding Holidays Vital Statistics Services helps the public file and access vital records . Vital records include birth, death, fetal death, marriage, divorce and other related data. Vital events are filed with the registrar
Family History | BYU-Idaho Special Collections
Official Free
Locating civil marriage records in Utah prior to 1887 can be difficult as historically there wasn't a legal requirement to record them in any government register. While our listing is not complete it does represent nearly all of the records thus far identified as containing early marriages.
Park County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check criminal records in Park County?
For Park County criminal records, start with the Wyoming DCI for statewide background checks. Local source: Home - Sex Offender Registry — https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/sex-offender-registry.
Are Wyoming marriage records public?
Marriage records in Wyoming are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Wyoming if I wasn't convicted?
In Wyoming, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Wyoming's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Wyoming DCI.
How do I run a Wyoming background check?
Wyoming background checks are handled by the Wyoming DCI. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.