Converse County, Wyoming

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Recorded Documents

Real property records such as mortgages, deeds, releases, and covenants are permanent records. In addition to these, the Clerk's Office also records notary bonds and military discharge papers upon request.

Requirements for recorded documents:

  • Document format:

    • Must be an original document
    • Up to legal size (8 ½” x 14”); no additional fees based on the size of the paper
    • Two (2) inch top margin; one (1) inch right hand, left hand and bottom margins
    • May be double-sided; however, each side counts as a page to calculate fees;
    • While cover letters are not required, they are appreciated as they contain excellent contact information which is very helpful to the staff.
  • A Wyoming Statement of Consideration disclosing the financial information of the transaction must accompany each deed. It's the buyer's responsibility to fully complete the Statement which is a confidential document used by the County Assessor to determine market value of all property in the county. More information on Statements of Considerations is available. Documents must be clearly readable and reproducible.

  • Names must be printed or typed under all signatures except notaries and witnesses.

  • Documents must be acknowledged in accordance with Wyoming law.

  • Document type should be in the document title.

  • Some documents cannot be recorded; i.e., stocks, bonds, money, vital records, passports, citizenship papers, copyrights, and patent.

The Vital Records Division (307-777-7591) at the State of Wyoming must be contacted for birth certificates and death certificates.

Recording Fees

First Page $8.00
Each Additional Page $3.00
Instrument having more than 5 grantors or grantees of a different surname - each posting or a surname exceeding 5 $1.00
Instrument having more than 10 sections, tracts, blocks, or lots in legal description - each posting of a section, lot, etc., in excess of 10 $1.00
Instrument containing more than 2 real estate descriptions by book and page - each posting exceeding 2 descriptions $2.00
Plats $50.00
Survey Maps $25.00
Bond Oath and Notary Public Commission 1st Page Each Additional Page $8.00
$3.00
Copy of record:  
      - Made by Customer
      - Made by Staff
+$0.25/page
+$0.50/page
Corner recordation or certificate $1.00
Military discharge and separation papers no charge
Certified Copy of Document $3.00
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