Wyoming Mechanic's Lien Template

Filing Deadline

Prime/general contractors (those in direct contract with the owner): file within 150 days. All other claimants (subcontractors, sub-subs, materialmen, suppliers, design professionals): file within 120 days. The clock starts from the EARLIER of (a) the last day labor was performed or materials furnished by the claimant, or (b) the date of substantial completion of the project. Action to foreclose must be commenced within 180 days after the lien is filed or the lien expires automatically.

Clock starts: Earlier of last day of work/last material delivery by the claimant OR project substantial completion date

Where to Record

Office of the County Clerk in the Wyoming county where the improved real property is physically located. (E.g., for Cheyenne projects: Laramie County Clerk, 309 W. 20th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Recording fees are typically $12 first page + $3 each additional page; fees vary by county and change periodically.)

Notarization

Required — document must be sworn before a notary.

Wyoming law requires the lien statement to be 'sworn to and acknowledged by the lien claimant or his authorized representative before a notarial officer.' Two jurat formats exist depending on whether

Service Requirement

Within 30 days after recording the lien statement, the claimant must serve a copy of the recorded lien on the property owner by certified mail with return receipt requested (or by personal service). Proof of service should be retained. Note this is in ADDITION to the pre-filing 20-day Notice of Intent and the early preliminary notice — Wyoming requires three separate notice/service steps across the lien lifecycle.