Wyoming Application to Open a Sealed Adoption File
Official state formAdoptionFree downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Asks Vital Records Services to open a sealed adoption file. Documents are released only as an original certified court order allows. It is mailed to Vital Records Services, Attn: Adoption Specialist.
Who can use this form
- The petitioner, who completes and signs the form
- The petitioner must hold a certified court order opening the file
- The order must state what may be released and to whom
What to send with it
- Completed application, signed
- Original certified copy of the court order
- Photocopy of government ID (driver's license, passport or attorney bar card)
- Fee payable to Vital Records Services
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Vital Records Services Attn: Adoption Specialist Hathaway Building 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002
- State fee
- The form prints $30.00 to open the file, plus $20.00 for a copy of the court-approved contents. The office's adoptions page lists a $50 fee.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Form revision
- WDH-VRS-Open-Sealed-Adoption-Form-2026
- Source
- Official government page