Wyoming Law: Plain-English Guides

Key Wyoming facts

Security deposit deadline

Within 30 days after the rental agreement ends, or within 15 days after the landlord receives the renter's new mailing address, whichever is later. W.S. 1-21-1208(a)

Eviction notice for unpaid rent

3-day notice to quit. FED is allowed after rent is 3 days past due, and the written notice to leave must be served at least 3 days before the action is filed. W.S. 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003

Small claims limit

$6,000, exclusive of costs. W.S. 1-21-201

Small estate affidavit

Not earlier than 30 days after the death, the distributees (or their attorney) may collect money owed to the decedent, tangible personal property, and instruments such as stock by affidavit stating that the value of… W.S. 2-1-201; W.S. 2-1-202

Cost of a protective order

No filing fee or other court costs or fees can be charged to a petitioner. The court may order the respondent to pay costs and attorney fees. W.S. 35-21-103(d), (h)

Minimum wage

Wyoming's state minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, but most workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour because they are covered by federal law. Wyoming minimum wage law; Fair Labor Standards Act

Final paycheck if fired

No later than the employer's next regularly scheduled payday (or as set by a collective bargaining agreement). W.S. 27-4-104(a)

Time limit to sue on a debt

10 years for an action on a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing. Wyo. Stat. 1-3-105(a)(i)