Mechanics Lien Deadlines in Wyoming
Wyoming construction lien claimants must give the required notices, file a verified lien statement within the statutory period tied to their role, and then commence any foreclosure action within a fixed period after the lien statement is filed.
Wyoming's mechanics lien rules for work and materials furnished for buildings and improvements on real property are set out in the Revised Wyoming Statutory Lien Act, Title 29 of the Wyoming Statutes. The statute names the claimants who may assert a lien, sets preliminary and pre-filing notice steps, and fixes deadlines both to file the lien statement and to bring an action to enforce it. The paragraphs below track the exact numbers, units, and triggering events stated in the statute.
Filing and enforcing a mechanics lien in Wyoming
To have a lien, the work or materials must be furnished under a contract. 1
Before filing a lien, a lien claimant must send the record owner or his agent written notice of the claim no later than twenty (20) days prior to filing a lien statement. 2
A contractor asserting a lien must file his lien statement within one hundred fifty (150) days after the last day work was performed or materials were furnished under contract, or from the date of substantial completion of the project. 3
Every other person asserting a lien must file within one hundred twenty (120) days after the last day work was performed or materials were furnished under contract, or from the date of substantial completion of the project. 4
All actions to foreclose or enforce a lien under this chapter must be commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after the filing of the lien statement. 5
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To have a lien, the work or materials must be furnished under a contract.
A lien claimant must send the record owner or his agent written notice of the claim no later than twenty (20) days prior to filing a lien statement.
A contractor asserting a lien must file his lien statement within one hundred fifty (150) days after the last day work was performed or materials were furnished under contract, or from the date of substantial completion of the project.
Every other person asserting a lien must file within one hundred twenty (120) days after the last day work was performed or materials were furnished under contract, or from the date of substantial completion of the project.
All actions to foreclose or enforce a lien under this chapter must be commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after the filing of the lien statement.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is entitled to a mechanics lien in Wyoming?
- Every contractor, subcontractor, or materialman who performs work on or furnishes materials for a building or improvement upon real property has a lien on the building or improvements and on the owner's real property on which they are situated, and the work or materials must be furnished under a contract.
- How long do I have to file a mechanics lien statement in Wyoming?
- A contractor asserting a lien must file within one hundred fifty (150) days, and every other person asserting a lien must file within one hundred twenty (120) days, measured after the last day work was performed or materials were furnished under contract or from the date of substantial completion of the project.
- What notices must be sent before filing?
- A subcontractor or materialman must send written notice of the right to assert a lien within thirty (30) days after first providing services or materials to the construction project, and any lien claimant must send the record owner written notice of the claim no later than twenty (20) days prior to filing a lien statement.
- How long do I have to enforce a Wyoming mechanics lien?
- All actions to foreclose or enforce a lien under this chapter must be commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after the filing of the lien statement.
Last reviewed 8.4.26
This page is general information about state law, not legal advice. Laws change, and how they apply depends on the facts of your situation.