Restoration of Voting Rights

Effective July 1, 2017, W.S. §7-13-105 allows individuals convicted, that are first time  nonviolent felons, to automatically have their right to vote restored if they completed their supervision or were discharged from an institution on or after January 1, 2010. Individuals who completed their sentence prior to January 1, 2010, are required to apply for restoration of the right to vote

Requirements for Submission of an Application

Those who discharged from Wyoming Department of Corrections’ custody or supervision prior to January 1, 2010, or those who have a nonviolent felony conviction outside of the state of Wyoming or a nonviolent felony conviction under federal law may apply to have their voting rights restored.

Applications may be accessed here:   Application for Restoration of Wyoming Voting Rights

The completed application should be mailed or dropped off at the following address:

Wyoming Department of Corrections

Attn: Field Services Administrator

1934 Wyott Drive, Suite 100

Cheyenne, WY 82002

A review of the application will take place within thirty (30) days of receipt. Approval or denial will be provided, in writing, to the applicant via mail. 

For questions regarding restoration of voting rights you may call the field services representative at 307-777-6341.

Requirements for Automatic Restoration of Voting Rights

Individuals who discharge from Wyoming Department of Corrections’ custody (this includes Wyoming inmates housed out-of-state) on or after January 1, 2010, and were convicted in the State of Wyoming, are not required to apply. If you qualify (i.e. first-time non-violent felony), you will receive a signed certificate from the Wyoming Department of Corrections which indicates your voting rights have been restored. This certificate will be sent to you via mail at the individual’s last known address. Since restoration of voting rights is automatic, the Secretary of State’s office and the Clerk of the District Court will be notified that your right to vote was restored. 

To ensure you receive your certificate at the correct address you are responsible for notifying the WDOC of your change in address please send a letter notifying WDOC of the change in address to:


Wyoming Department of Corrections

Attn: Field Services Administrator

1934 Wyott Dr. Suite 100

Cheyenne, WY 82002

For additional information such as definitions and procedure for determining qualification please refer to WDOC Policy and Procedure #3.403, Inmate Rights  as well as FS OSP 7.10 Restoration of Voting Rights