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Wyoming Judgment Enforcement — Quick Facts

5 yrs
Judgment Lifespan
8 yrs
Debt SOL (Written)
7%
Post-Judgment Interest
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COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATE

Wyoming has the longest statute of limitations for written contracts of any state at 8 years, giving creditors an unusually long window to file suit. The judgment lien is shorter at 5 years but is renewable. Wyoming has no state income tax and modest debtor exemptions.

Wyoming Statute of Limitations on Debt

Debt Type Limitation Period Statute
Written Contract 8 years WY Stat. §1-3-105
Open Account / Credit Card 8 years WY Stat. §1-3-105
Oral Contract 8 years WY Stat. §1-3-105
Promissory Note 8 years WY Stat. §1-3-105
Judgment Lien 5 years (renewable) WY Stat. §1-17-301

Wyoming’s 8-year SOL for written contracts is the longest in the nation. This gives creditors significant time to pursue collection before the underlying claim expires.

Post-Judgment Interest Rate

Wyoming post-judgment interest accrues at 7% per annum under WY Stat. §1-16-102. Interest is simple and begins on the judgment date.

Judgment Recovery Methods in Wyoming

Wage Garnishment yes
Wyoming allows wage garnishment of 25% of disposable earnings under WY Stat. §1-15-408. Employer receives a continuing writ of garnishment after judgment.
Bank Account Levy yes
Bank account garnishments are available after judgment under WY Stat. §1-15-401. Financial institutions must hold non-exempt funds pending exemption claims.
Abstract of Judgment / Lien yes
Filing a certified judgment in the county creates a lien on all non-exempt real property in that county (WY Stat. §1-17-301). Lien lasts 5 years and may be renewed.
Turnover Order yes
Wyoming courts may issue supplemental proceedings compelling debtors to appear and disclose non-exempt assets under WY R. Civ. P. 69.
Writ of Execution yes
Writs of execution allow the sheriff to levy on non-exempt personal property (WY Stat. §1-17-301).
Vehicle Levy yes
Wyoming exempts one motor vehicle per licensed household driver under WY Stat. §1-20-101(a)(v). Vehicle equity up to $5,000 is protected.

Debtor Exemptions

Asset Type Exemption Amount Statute
Homestead $20,000 WY Stat. §1-20-101(a)(i)
Motor Vehicle $5,000 per licensed driver WY Stat. §1-20-101(a)(v)
Wages 75% of disposable earnings WY Stat. §1-15-511
Personal Property $4,000 general WY Stat. §1-20-101
Retirement All ERISA-qualified plans WY Stat. §1-20-110

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Official Wyoming Resources

Wyoming Courts – Case SearchCivil case records statewideWyoming SOS – Business Entity SearchEntity & registered agent lookupWyoming County Clerk – Property RecordsReal property & lien filingsWyoming Statutes – LegislatureOfficial state code

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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Statutes change — verify current law with a licensed Wyoming attorney before taking collection action.