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Wyoming Background Check Laws: What Employers Need to Know
Wyoming largely follows federal FCRA standards, with one added rule around who pays for medical examinations. Relevant across the state's energy, mining, and tourism industries, here's what applies whether you're hiring in Cheyenne, Casper, or Jackson.
Medical Exam Costs
Employers must pay for all medical examinations for applicants and employees.
What This Means for Employers
Outside of the medical exam cost rule, Wyoming doesn't add requirements beyond the standard FCRA basics: written authorization, clear disclosure, and the adverse action process if a report factors into a hiring decision. There's no state-level Ban-the-Box law or additional paperwork to plan around.
How Criminal Records Are Accessed
Wyoming doesn't offer a public name-based statewide criminal search. The state requires fingerprint submission through its Division of Criminal Investigation for background checks, which means most name-based criminal screening in Wyoming runs through county-level court records.
Pass-Through Fees for Wyoming Records
| Record Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Criminal county search | Varies by county — county clerk offices each set their own record access fee |
| Criminal statewide (Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Criminal Records Section) | No public name search available; Wyoming requires fingerprint submission via DCI |
| Motor vehicle record | $10.00 |
Fees are sourced from 3rd Degree Screening's published fee schedule and are subject to change without notice by the issuing agency.
Common Questions from Wyoming Employers
Does Wyoming have a Ban-the-Box law?
No. Wyoming has no statewide Ban-the-Box law for private employers, though some cities or public agencies may have their own hiring policies worth checking separately.
How do I run a criminal check in Wyoming?
Since there's no public name-based statewide search, checks generally run through county court records, or through fingerprint submission to the state's Division of Criminal Investigation.
Who pays for a medical exam during Wyoming hiring?
The employer. Wyoming requires employers to cover all medical examinations for applicants and employees.
This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and requirements may change and may vary based on specific facts and circumstances. Users should consult their own qualified legal counsel regarding their specific compliance obligations.
