Wyoming Small Claims Court
Owed money in Wyoming? Here's the dollar limit, the court that hears it, what filing costs — and a free demand letter to send first, which resolves many disputes without a case. Free, no signup.
Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
Wyoming small claims · as of 2026
- Maximum claim
- $6,000
- Court
- Circuit Court (small claims docket)
- Filing fee
- $10 flat filing fee for small claims under Wyo. Stat. § 5-9-135 (regular circuit court civil filings pay $70: $20 filing + $40 automation + $10 indigent legal services; small claims are expressly exempted).
- Lawyers at the hearing
- Yes — allowed; if one side appears with an attorney, the opposing party is entitled to a continuance to obtain their own counsel (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-202(b)).
Source: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-201 · verify ↗. Limits and fees change — confirm with the Circuit Court (small claims docket) clerk before filing.
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How to file in Wyoming — the short version
- Demand first. Send the letter above by a trackable method and keep proof — judges expect it, and it often gets you paid without a case.
- File with the Circuit Court (small claims docket) where the defendant lives or the dispute happened. Fee: $10 flat filing fee for small claims under Wyo. Stat. § 5-9-135 (regular circuit court civil filings pay $70: $20 filing + $40 automation + $10 indigent legal services; small claims are expressly exempted)..
- Serve the defendant the way Wyoming rules require (clerk, sheriff, certified mail, or process server — ask the clerk). Bad service is the #1 way cases get thrown out.
- Bring evidence: contracts, invoices, photos, messages, this demand letter and its delivery proof, and any witnesses.
- Collect. If you win and they don't pay, ask the clerk about garnishment, levy, and liens.
Check the current Wyoming small claims rules before filing.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I sue for in Wyoming small claims court?
The limit is $6,000 (as of 2026). $6,000 exclusive of costs (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-201). Small claims is a simplified docket within Circuit Court, which separately hears ordinary civil actions up to $50,000 — so claims over $6,000 can still stay in Circuit Court under regular procedure. The Department of Revenue may consolidate tax-collection claims against a single taxpayer subject to the same dollar limit. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-201. If you're owed more, you can sue in the regular civil court instead — or waive the excess and stay in small claims, which is usually faster and cheaper.
Where do I file?
In Wyoming, small claims cases are heard by the Circuit Court (small claims docket), generally in the county (or district) where the defendant lives or where the dispute happened. Filing fee: $10 flat filing fee for small claims under Wyo. Stat. § 5-9-135 (regular circuit court civil filings pay $70: $20 filing + $40 automation + $10 indigent legal services; small claims are expressly exempted).. Check the exact venue rule when you file — filing in the wrong place gets cases dismissed.
Can I bring a lawyer?
In Wyoming: Yes — allowed; if one side appears with an attorney, the opposing party is entitled to a continuance to obtain their own counsel (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-202(b)).. Either way, small claims procedure is deliberately informal — you present your story, your documents, and your witnesses directly to the judge.
What happens if I win but they don't pay?
A judgment isn't a check — if the defendant doesn't pay voluntarily, you enforce it: wage garnishment, bank levy, or property liens, depending on Wyoming law. The court clerk can point you to the forms. Judgments also accrue interest and stay enforceable for years, so a stubborn debtor doesn't run out the clock quickly.
How does Wyoming compare? See the small claims limits in all 50 states, every figure cited to statute.
How Wyoming compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Wyoming: Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-201 ↗.
- Small claims limit
Small claims limit: $6,000 — below the national median of $10,000 across the 51 states with a statutory rule.
Ranked #36 of 51 states (tied with 2) — higher means larger disputes can use the small claims process.
2 other states use the same figure.
Small claims limit in neighboring states — Colorado ($7,500), Idaho ($5,000), Montana ($7,000), Nebraska ($7,500), South Dakota ($12,000), Utah ($20,000).
The rest of what Wyoming requires
The figures below are Wyoming's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Wyoming page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1208 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out Wyo. Stat. §1-21-1208 ↗
- Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
- 3 days to pay or quit Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002, 1-21-1003 (M2M not statutorily specified) ↗
- Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
- 3 days Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002, 1-21-1003 (M2M not statutorily specified) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Wyoming Statutes ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Varies by county Wyoming county treasurer / DMV.ORG ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended Wyo. Stat. §3-9-105 (form §3-9-301) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Wyo. Stat. §§ 17-29-102(a)(xiv), 17-29-110 ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Clerk ('the office of the county clerk in the county where the land lies', Wyo. Stat. §§ 34-1-118, 34-1-119) · no witnesses Wyo. Stat. § 34-1-113 ↗
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