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Wyoming — Registry Rules

Official-source summary for Wyoming.

10/17/2025

Key Highlights

  • Residency Restrictions: Under Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-320(a)–(b) School restrictions, adults required to register may not reside within 1,000 feet of a school unless a statutory exception applies. Local governments cannot create additional residency zones beyond this statewide rule.
  • Presence / Proximity Rules: State law at § 6-2-320(b)–(d) Presence rules limits being on or near school property, with exceptions for voting, parental duties, or preapproved purposes. Municipalities may not impose separate presence bans, though individual school districts may set internal campus policies for safety.
  • Duration of Registration: The registration duty is lifetime unless a district court grants termination after 10 or 25 years depending on offense level, as authorized under Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304 Termination standards.
  • Tiering / Level System: Wyoming uses three verification levels—annual (g), every 6 months (h), and every 3 months (j)—that determine reporting frequency only, not public posting or duration; see Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302(g)–(j) Verification tiers.

At a Glance

  • Who: Anyone meeting the definition of an “offender” and convicted of listed offenses must register with the county sheriff; see Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302 and definitions in § 7-19-301.
  • Initial deadline: Deadline: Register before release if in custody; immediately after sentencing if not confined; otherwise within 3 working days of entering Wyoming to reside, or of starting work/school; see § 7-19-302(c)–(d).
  • Verification: Verification: Annual (subsec. (g)); every 6 months (subsec. (h)); every 3 months (subsec. (j)); see § 7-19-302(g)–(j).
  • Primary method: Method: In person with the county sheriff; provide biometrics and required data; see § 7-19-302(a) and registry guidance at Wyoming DCI SOR.
  • ⚠️ Moving within Wyoming or to another county triggers 3-day in-person notices; transient status requires weekly reporting; see § 7-19-302(e).
  • ⚠️ International travel requires 21-day advance notice to the sheriff; see § 7-19-302(q).
  • ⚠️ School safety zone: adults who must register may not live within 1,000 feet of a school and face presence/loitering limits; see § 6-2-320(a).
  • ⚠️ Website disclosure and what appears to the public are set by statute; see § 7-19-303(c)(iii) and DCI SOR FAQs.
  • ⚠️ Fees apply at registration and updates; indigent waivers exist by rule; see § 7-19-302(r)–(s) and 015-3 Wyo. Code R. ch. 3.

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What this means in practice

  • Register in person with the sheriff and keep details current.
  • How often you verify depends on which offense category you fall into.

Watch-outs

  • Three-day windows are short; missing them can lead to felony charges.
  • Adults on the registry face 1,000-foot school residence limits.

We summarized duties and timing from Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-302, public-site rules from § 7-19-303(c)(iii), school-zone limits from § 6-2-320, and agency guidance at DCI SOR.

Reviewed 10/17/2025

Who Must Register & Duration

Scope: Residents and nonresidents who reside, work, or attend school in Wyoming and have qualifying convictions (including substantially similar out-of-state or federal offenses) must register; see § 7-19-302(a), (c)–(d) and definitional cross-references in § 7-19-301.

Duration: The registration duty is lifetime unless a district court grants termination after 10 or 25 years depending on offense level, as authorized under Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304 Termination standards.

What this means in practice

  • If you live in WY—or come here to work or go to school—and have a qualifying conviction, you must register.
  • Out-of-state or federal convictions that are similar also count.

Watch-outs

  • Wyoming decides duty under Wyoming law, not another state’s rules.

See the definition and triggers in § 7-19-301 and § 7-19-302(a), (c)–(d); DCI confirms Wyoming makes its own duty determinations at SOR FAQs.

Deadlines & Reporting Triggers

  • Initial: Before release (if in custody) or immediately after sentencing; otherwise within 3 working days of entering to reside, or starting work/school; see § 7-19-302(c)–(d).
  • Moves: 3 working days for any address change (within county or to a new county); weekly reporting if transient; see § 7-19-302(e).
  • Employment/School: Report in person within 3 working days of changes; campus notice flows from the registry; see § 7-19-302(k), (m).
  • Vehicles/Internet IDs/Phones: Provide and keep current vehicles, internet identifiers, and phone numbers within 3 working days; see § 7-19-302(a), (n).
  • International Travel: Give sheriff 21 days’ advance notice with itinerary and passport data; see § 7-19-302(q).

What this means in practice

  • Register before release or right after sentencing; otherwise within 3 working days.
  • Report moves, job/school changes, vehicles, internet IDs, and phones within 3 working days.

Watch-outs

  • If you become transient, you must report weekly until housed.
  • International trips require 21-day advance notice.

Initial, move, and change windows in § 7-19-302(c)–(e), (k), (m), (n); international travel in § 7-19-302(q).

Verification & In-Person Requirements

  • Annual in-person address verification for (g) offenses; sheriff photographs; see § 7-19-302(g).
  • Every 6 months for (h) offenses; photo at least annually; see § 7-19-302(h).
  • Every 3 months for (j) offenses; photo at least annually; see § 7-19-302(j).
  • Transients reporting weekly under § 7-19-302(e) are deemed compliant with verification timing; see § 7-19-302(g), (h), (j).

What this means in practice

  • You must appear in person regularly: annual, every 6 months, or every 3 months based on offense category.
  • Sheriff takes/updates a photo during verification.

Watch-outs

  • Transients on weekly check-ins count as meeting verification timing.
  • Missing verification can be charged as failure to register.

Cadence and photo rules are in § 7-19-302(g)–(j).

Residency, Presence, & Loitering Restrictions

Presence & residency limits: Adults required to register may not reside within 1,000 feet of a school and face limits on being on school property or loitering near schools, subject to listed exceptions; see Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-320(a)–(b).

What this means in practice

  • Adults who must register generally cannot live within 1,000 feet of a school.
  • There are limited exceptions (e.g., prior residence, voting, drop-off).

Watch-outs

  • Local practices vary—confirm addresses with the sheriff before you sign a lease.

School-zone residence and presence restrictions, with exceptions, are in Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-320(a)–(b).

Employment, Education, & Internet Use

What this means in practice

  • You must list where you work and go to school and update changes fast.
  • You must disclose internet identifiers (emails/usernames) and keep them current.

Watch-outs

  • Schools get notified via law enforcement when you update enrollment.

See § 7-19-302(a)(v), (viii), (xii), (k), (m).

Public Website Exposure

  • What appears online: The public site shows only what § 7-19-303(c)(iii) allows (e.g., identity, address, offense info); juveniles are not displayed; see § 7-19-303(c)(iii) and DCI SOR FAQs.
  • Search & alerts: State site supports address/name/radius searches and email alerts; see DCI SOR.

What this means in practice

  • The public site shows what the statute permits (identity, address, offense info).
  • Juveniles are not shown online.

Watch-outs

  • The state cannot release more than what the law allows on the website.

Disclosure limits: § 7-19-303(c)(iii); agency confirmation at DCI SOR FAQs.

Travel & Relocation (Interstate Moves)

  • Moving out: When changing residence to another state, register the new address with last registering agency and with the new state within 3 working days of establishing residence; see § 7-19-302(f).
  • International travel: Provide 21-day advance notice with itinerary and passport details; see § 7-19-302(q).

What this means in practice

  • Moving to another state? Register there within 3 working days of establishing residence and notify your last registering agency.
  • Give 21-day notice for travel outside the U.S.

Watch-outs

  • Other states’ rules may be different and can add duties immediately upon arrival.

See moving/notice rules in § 7-19-302(f) and international travel in § 7-19-302(q).

Visiting or Traveling in the State

  • Nonresident workers/students: Must register in the county of employment/school within 3 working days of starting; see § 7-19-302(d).
  • Short visits: Registration is tied to residing, working, or attending school. Tourists passing through without those triggers generally do not register; see § 7-19-302(a), (c)–(d).
  • Transient status: If between residences, weekly sheriff reporting is required until a new address is established; see § 7-19-302(e).

What this means in practice

  • Short-term visitors not here to reside, work, or study typically don’t register.
  • Nonresidents who work or attend school here must register within 3 working days.

Watch-outs

  • If you lose housing and become transient, weekly reporting starts immediately.

Visitor/work/school triggers are in § 7-19-302(a), (d); transient weekly reporting is in § 7-19-302(e).

Compliance & Enforcement

Penalties: Knowingly failing to register is a felony (up to 5 years and $1,000); subsequent violations up to 10 years; nonpayment of fees is a misdemeanor; see Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-307(c)–(e). Harboring a noncompliant offender is separately criminalized; see Title 7 PDF (7-19-308).

What this means in practice

  • Failure to register is a felony; penalties increase for repeat violations.
  • Not paying fees can lead to a misdemeanor charge.

Watch-outs

  • Helping someone avoid registration can be its own offense.

Penalties appear in Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-307(c)–(e) and harboring is addressed in Title 7 PDF (7-19-308).

Relief Paths

  • Termination petition: Duty begins at sentencing and is lifetime unless relieved. Petition after 10 years for (g) offenses; 25 years for (h) offenses; (j) offenses generally not eligible for early removal; clean-record criteria apply; see § 7-19-304(a), (d) and LSO summary at Wyoleg LSO memo.
  • Court discretion: Relief is not automatic; district courts retain discretion; see § 7-19-304.

What this means in practice

  • Some people can ask the court to end lifetime duty after 10 or 25 years depending on offense category, if they keep a clean record.
  • Courts have discretion to grant or deny relief.

Watch-outs

  • Certain serious offenses ((j) list) are generally not eligible for early relief.

Criteria and timelines are in Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304(a), (d) and summarized by the Legislature’s LSO memo.

Special Populations

  • Juveniles: Some adjudicated juveniles have duties by statute, but are not posted on the public website; see § 7-19-303(c)(iii) and DCI SOR FAQs.
  • Students/Parents: School-zone restrictions include exceptions (e.g., drop-off/pick-up, voting, permitted attendance); see § 6-2-320(b).

What this means in practice

  • Juveniles may have duties by statute, but their information is not on the public website.

Watch-outs

  • Confirm juvenile conditions with the sheriff and court orders.

See public-site limits in § 7-19-303(c)(iii) and DCI SOR FAQs.

Costs & Payments

  • Initial state fee up to $120 plus a county fee (25%) of the state fee; each required update may carry a state fee up to $25 plus county 25%; indigency waivers available by rule; see § 7-19-302(r)–(s) and DCI SOR.

Recent Changes & Litigation

  • Case: Harrison v. State — Wyoming Supreme Court (2021-03-30) — Wyoming’s registration act is regulatory and aimed at public safety, not punishment. link
  • Statute: HB0153 — 2024 Regular; effective N/A (introduced). Proposed to limit eligibility for relief from registration for specified offenses; track status on the Legislature’s page. link
  • Statute: HB0280 — 2025 Introduced; effective N/A (introduced). Proposed adjustments to verification wording and schedules in § 7-19-302; not enacted as of Oct. 17, 2025. link

Compliance Checklists & Scripts

New Arrival: First 30 Days

  • Call the sheriff where you will reside/work/school to confirm hours and documents; see county links via DCI SOR.
  • Bring ID, judgment/sentence, proof of address, vehicle info, internet identifiers, employment/school details; see § 7-19-302(a).
  • Register before release/immediately after sentencing/within 3 working days of arrival or starting work/school; see § 7-19-302(c)–(d).
  • Ask which verification cadence applies (annual / 6-month / 3-month); see § 7-19-302(g)–(j).
  • Budget for fees or request indigent waiver per rule; see § 7-19-302(r)–(s) and rules.

Moving Out / Traveling

  • If relocating within WY, give in-person notice to current and new county sheriffs within 3 working days; see § 7-19-302(e).
  • If moving out of state, register new address with last agency and with the new state within 3 working days of establishing residence; see § 7-19-302(f).
  • Update employment/school, vehicles, internet IDs, and phones within 3 working days; see § 7-19-302(k), (m), (n).
  • For international travel, submit 21-day notice and itinerary; see § 7-19-302(q).

Records Request Template

Subject: Request for SOR Records under Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-303

To: Wyoming DCI – SOR Unit / [County Sheriff]

I request copies of my sex-offender registration file and any address verification confirmations, photographs, fee records, and notices transmitted to or from your office under § 7-19-302 and § 7-19-303. Please include any determinations of indigency under § 7-19-302(s). I am requesting these records for personal review. If fees apply, please advise before processing. Thank you.

Name:
DOB:
Current Address:
Phone/Email:
Signature/Date:

Relief Petition Outline

Caption: In the District Court for [County], Wyoming — Petition to Terminate Duty to Register under Wyo. Stat. § 7-19-304

1) Jurisdiction & Standing (registered in this district; eligible subsection (a)(i) or (ii)).
2) Registration Timeline (dates excluding confinement and any noncompliance periods) per § 7-19-304(d).
3) Clean Record Showing (no arrests/convictions; completion of supervision and court-ordered treatment) with exhibits; see § 7-19-304(d).
4) Offense Category (identify whether listed under § 7-19-302(g) or (h)).
5) Notice to Prosecutor & Victim (serve per local practice; attach proof).
6) Prayer for Relief (order relieving duty to continue registering).

Tips for using these checklists

  • Use the checklists to time your in-person trips and gather the right documents.
  • Relief petitions require proof you meet clean-record and time-served criteria.

Checklist timing, content, and relief outline derive from § 7-19-302, § 7-19-304, and agency guidance at DCI SOR.

Citations

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