Small claims in Wyoming
The court
- Circuit Court, Small Claims
- The circuit court for the county where the defendant lives.
The most you can claim
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $6,000 | Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims |
| A business | $6,000 | Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims |
| A public agency | $6,000 | Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims |
What it costs to file
The fee runs from $10 to $10, set by the size of the claim.
Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims · In Wyoming, small claims court hears money claims of up to $6,000. The filing fee is $10, plus a separate charge to have the papers delivered to the other side. Wyoming does not require a written demand before filing.
How long you have
The shortest window in this state is 4 years from the day the damage happened.
Wyo. Stat. §1-3-105 · A claim based on a written agreement must be filed within ten years, one based on a spoken agreement within eight years, and one for taking or damaging someone's personal property within four years.
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The detail
- The limit
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
- What it costs
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
- How long you have
Every kind of claim has its own window, counted from the day the clock started. Miss it and the court usually cannot hear the claim.
Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Wyoming?
- An individual can claim up to $6,000. A business can claim up to $6,000. A public agency can claim up to $6,000. That comes from Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims.
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Wyoming?
- $10 for a claim up to $6,000. That comes from Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Wyoming?
- The shortest window is 4 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Wyo. Stat. §1-3-105. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
- Do you have to ask for the money before filing in Wyoming?
- No, Wyoming does not require it, per Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims. Sending a demand letter first is still the usual first step, and it is often what gets the money paid.
- Which court handles small claims in Wyoming?
- Circuit Court, Small Claims. The circuit court for the county where the defendant lives.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Wyoming's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2024-01-01.
- Wyoming Judicial Branch, Small Claims · effective 2026-09-05 · In Wyoming, small claims court hears money claims of up to $6,000. The filing fee is $10, plus a separate charge to have the papers delivered to the other side. Wyoming does not require a written demand before filing.
- Wyo. Stat. §1-3-105 · effective 2024-01-01 · A claim based on a written agreement must be filed within ten years, one based on a spoken agreement within eight years, and one for taking or damaging someone's personal property within four years.
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