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Check if your Wyoming claim qualifiesThe Wyoming Small Claims Form
📄 SC-01 Small Claims Affidavit
The form that opens your case. Download it free from wyocourts.gov.
Wyoming Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | Circuit Court (small claims) |
| Claim limit | $6,000 |
| Claim form | SC-01 Small Claims Affidavit |
| Filing fee | $10 filing fee, plus the sheriff or private process server fee for service — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing |
| Serving the defendant | Confirm with the clerk which service methods your court allows |
| Law that sets the limit | W.S. 1-21-201 |
| Court data verified | October 6, 2026 |
Filing Deadlines in Wyoming
How long the law gives you to file. When the clock starts depends on the claim, so do not leave it late: a claim filed after the deadline can be dismissed however strong it is.
| Type of claim | Time to file | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Written contract | 10 years | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(i) |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 8 years | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(ii)(A) |
| Damage to property | 4 years | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(A), (B) |
| Personal injury | 4 years | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)(C) |
| Unpaid debt or account | 8 years — 10 years where the debt is on a contract in writing — Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(i). | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105(a)(ii)(A) |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in Wyoming Instead?
Do you file an answer? You appear on the date in the summons, 12 to 20 days after service. (Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-204)
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official Wyoming Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — wyocourts.gov
- Official source — wyocourts.gov
- Official source — wyocourts.gov
- The law itself — W.S. 1-21-201
- The clerk of the Circuit Court (small claims) — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
How does Wyoming compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
Wyoming Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in Wyoming?
The form that opens the case is the SC-01 Small Claims Affidavit. The official source is wyocourts.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in Wyoming small claims court?
In Wyoming you can claim up to $6,000 in the Circuit Court (small claims). If your claim is larger, you can usually reduce it to the limit or file in a higher court instead.
❓ How much does it cost to file small claims in Wyoming?
The filing fee is $10 filing fee, plus the sheriff or private process server fee for service — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing. Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the Wyoming small claims form for me?
We write a Statement of Claim from your answers, laid out so you can copy each field onto the official SC-01 Small Claims Affidavit yourself — we do not produce the form itself. It comes with a script for the hearing and an evidence checklist.
Want it written for you?
A few plain-English questions about your Wyoming case, then review and file. Checking is free; $19 for the completed documents.
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