Wyoming Mechanics Lien
Deadlines & Filing Rules
Every notice, deadline, and recording requirement for a Wyoming construction lien, drawn from Wyo. Stat. §§ 29-2-106, 29-2-107, 29-2-109 and the same rule engine that calculates deadlines for our filing customers.
Wyoming lien rules at a glance
- Preliminary notice
- Not required to preserve lien rights
- Lien filing deadline
- within 150 days after completion of the project (varies by role)
- Notarization
- Required
- The lien claim must be sworn to under oath
- Where to record
- County recorder where the property sits
- E-recording
- Not generally available; plan on paper recording
- Enforcement deadline
- Within 180 days after the lien is recorded
Who can file a mechanics lien in Wyoming
Lien rights depend on where you sit in the contracting chain. Tenant-ordered work can reach the owner's interest in Wyoming only where the owner consented to or required the improvements.
| Claimant | Lien rights in Wyoming |
|---|---|
| General contractor (direct contract with the owner) | Yes |
| Subcontractor (hired by the general contractor) | Yes |
| Sub-subcontractor (hired by a subcontractor) | Yes |
| Material supplier to the owner | Yes |
| Material supplier to the general contractor | Yes |
| Material supplier to a subcontractor | Yes |
Wyoming mechanics lien deadlines
Not required to preserve lien rights.
Mechanics lien filing deadline
The last day the lien can be recorded against the property.
| Who | Project type | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| General contractors and suppliers to the owner | All projects | Within 150 days after completion of the project |
| Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, suppliers to the general contractor, and suppliers to a subcontractor | All projects | Within 120 days after last furnishing labor or materials |
Wyoming does not require a notice of intent before recording a lien, but sending one is often what gets the invoice paid.
Recording and enforcing a Wyoming lien
Recording the lien
Record with the county recorder where the property sits. Electronic recording is not generally available, so build mailing time into the deadline. The lien must be notarized. The lien claim must be sworn to under oath.
After recording
Wyoming does not require a separate notice after the lien is recorded, though most claimants send one anyway to prompt payment. To keep the lien alive it must be enforced by lawsuit within 180 days after the lien is recorded.
Wrongful lien exposure
Wyoming has no dedicated wrongful-lien penalty statute, but an inflated or baseless lien can still be challenged and removed at the claimant's expense.
Practitioner notes for Wyoming
Lien filing deadlines: original contractor must file lien statement within 150 days after completion of the contract; subcontractors/material suppliers generally within 120 days after last furnishing (see Wyo. Stat. §§29-2-106 & 29-2-107). Enforcement: action to enforce lien must be commenced within 180 days after filing the lien statement (Wyo. Stat. §29-2-109).
Statutory sources: Wyo. Stat. §§ 29-2-106, 29-2-107, 29-2-109. Read the Wyoming lien statute.
File your Wyoming mechanics lien
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Wyoming mechanics lien FAQ
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This page summarizes Wyoming lien law for general information and is not legal advice. Deadlines depend on your role, project type, and dates; confirm them against the statute or with counsel before relying on them.