How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Wyoming?
File a sworn and notarized lien statement with the county clerk of the county where the property is located. A contractor has 150 days, and anyone else 120 days, from the earlier of the last day of work or materials or substantial completion of the project. An owner's recorded notice of substantial completion starts that clock.1 W.S. 29-1-312; 29-2-106
Do you need a preliminary notice in Wyoming?
A contractor must send the owner a written notice of the right to assert a lien before receiving any payment, including advances. A subcontractor or supplier must send the same notice within 30 days after first providing services or materials, with a copy to the contractor. Missing the deadline bars the right to a lien. Before filing, every lien claimant must also send the owner written notice of the claim at least 20 days ahead of filing.1 W.S. 29-2-112; 29-2-107
How long is a mechanics lien good for in Wyoming?
A suit to foreclose the lien must be started within 180 days after the lien statement is filed, or the lien ends.1 W.S. 29-2-109
Who can file a mechanics lien in Wyoming?
Any contractor, subcontractor or materialman who works on or supplies materials for a building or improvement under a contract has a lien on the building and on the owner's real property up to one acre (the whole lot inside a city, town or subdivision).1 W.S. 29-2-101
Does a Wyoming lien claim have to be notarized?
The lien statement must verify the accuracy of the lien and be sworn to and acknowledged by the claimant or an authorized representative before a notarial officer.1 W.S. 29-1-312
What about public jobs in Wyoming?
A public works contract over $150,000 requires the contractor to furnish a bond of at least 100 percent of the contract price, which pays people who perform work or supply materials on the job. For contracts of $150,000 or less the public entity may accept another form of guarantee.2 W.S. 16-6-112
Sources
- W.S. 29-1-312; 29-2-106 (wyoleg.gov, 2026-10-27)
- W.S. 16-6-112 (wyoleg.gov, 2026-10-27)