Wyoming Small Claims Court for a Security Deposit
Limits: $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only). Court: Circuit Court (small claims). Limitation period listed in our state data: 10 years. Filing fees vary by county; service costs may be extra. See the table. E-filing verified in 0/27 counties. Typical demand-letter response window: 30 days.
County court coverage and fees
27 listed counties · E-filing: Yes 0, No 0, Not verified 27
Deposit return deadlines
- 30 calendar days after termination of the rental agreement. ordinary path; or 15 days after receipt of the renter mailing address if that is later; return is without interest.
- 15 calendar days after receipt of the renter's new mailing address. applies when this date is later than 30 days after termination; statutory rule is the later of 30 days after termination or 15 days after new address.
- 60 calendar days after termination of the rental agreement (30-day base extended by 30 days). there is damage to the residential rental unit (period extended by 30 days).
From a letter to court
- Send a Wyoming security deposit demand letter stating the deposit amount supported by your records. Give the landlord your forwarding address in writing.
- Before you file: review the deposit return deadlines above and allow the typical response window of 30 days after your letter.
- Time limit to sue in Wyoming: 10 years.
- Check the court's filing instructions. Keep your lease, payment records, photos, letter, and proof of delivery ready.
How to file
Forms: Court forms and filing information
File online: Varies by county
Attorneys allowed: Yes
Free Wyoming template, built from verified state data
I rented [rental property address] from [lease start date] to [move-out date]. I paid a security deposit of $[amount]. I returned the keys on [date] and gave you my forwarding address in writing on [date]. Under Wyoming law (Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 to 1-21-1208), a landlord must return the deposit or respond in writing within [30 calendar days / 15 calendar days / 60 calendar days, see the note above] after [the event listed in the note above].
Key facts
| Small claims limit | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) |
|---|---|
| Court | Circuit Court (small claims) |
| Limitation period listed in our state data | 10 years |
| Forwarding address required | Yes |
| Bad faith required | No |
| Itemization required | Yes |
What you can recover
if owner or agent unreasonably fails to comply with deposit return/itemization or utilities-deposit rules: renter may recover the full deposit and court costs; if renter brings action unreasonably and owner prevails, owner may be awarded court costs. Bad faith required: No.
County small claims courts
| County | Court and city | Limit | Filing fee | E-filing | Court link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie | Laramie County Circuit Court, Cheyenne | $6,000 | Statewide filing fee: Confirm current filing and service fees with the circuit court clerk. | Not verified | Official court website Court page check not recorded |
| Natrona | Natrona County Circuit Court, Casper | $6,000 | Statewide filing fee: Confirm current filing and service fees with the circuit court clerk. | Not verified | Official court website Court page check not recorded |
| Campbell | Campbell County Circuit Court, Gillette | $6,000 | Statewide filing fee: Confirm current filing and service fees with the circuit court clerk. | Not verified | Official court website Court page check not recorded |
| Sweetwater | Sweetwater County Circuit Court, Rock Springs | $6,000 | Statewide filing fee: Confirm current filing and service fees with the circuit court clerk. | Not verified | Official court website Court page check not recorded |
| Albany County | Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial District, Albany County, State of Wyoming (Laramie) - Laramie, Laramie | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | State court directory Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Big Horn County | Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Big Horn County, State of Wyoming (Basin) - Basin, Basin | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | State court directory Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Campbell County | Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial District, Campbell County, State of Wyoming (Gillette) - Gillette, Gillette | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Carbon County | Circuit Court of the 2nd Judicial District, Carbon County, State of Wyoming (Rawlins) - Rawlins, Rawlins | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Converse County | Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Converse County, State of Wyoming (Douglas) - Douglas, Douglas | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Crook County | Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial District, Crook County, State of Wyoming (Sundance) - Sundance, Sundance | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Fremont County | Circuit Court of the 9th Judicial District, Fremont County, State of Wyoming (Lander) - Lander, Lander | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Goshen County | Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Goshen County, State of Wyoming (Torrington) - Torrington, Torrington | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | State court directory Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Hot Springs County | Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Hot Springs County, State of Wyoming (Thermopolis) - Thermopolis, Thermopolis | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Johnson County | Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial District, Johnson County, State of Wyoming (Buffalo) - Buffalo, Buffalo | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Laramie County | Circuit Court of the 1st Judicial District, Laramie County, State of Wyoming (Cheyenne) - Cheyenne, Cheyenne | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Lincoln County | Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial District, Lincoln County, State of Wyoming (Kemmerer) - Kemmerer, Kemmerer | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | State court directory Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Natrona County | Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial District, Natrona County, State of Wyoming (Casper) - Casper, Casper | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | State court directory Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Niobrara County | Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Niobrara County, State of Wyoming (Lusk) - Lusk, Lusk | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Park County | Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Park County, State of Wyoming (Cody) - Cody, Cody | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Platte County | Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Platte County, State of Wyoming (Wheatland) - Wheatland, Wheatland | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sheridan County | Circuit Court of the 4th Judicial District, Sheridan County, State of Wyoming (Sheridan) - Sheridan, Sheridan | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sublette County | Circuit Court of the 9th Judicial District, Sublette County, State of Wyoming (Pinedale) - Pinedale, Pinedale | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sweetwater County | Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial District, Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming (Rock Springs) - Rock Springs, Rock Springs | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Teton County | Circuit Court of the 9th Judicial District, Teton County, State of Wyoming (Jackson) - Jackson, Jackson | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | State court directory Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Uinta County | Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial District, Uinta County, State of Wyoming (Evanston) - Evanston, Evanston | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Washakie County | Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial District, Washakie County, State of Wyoming (Worland) - Worland, Worland | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
| Weston County | Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial District, Weston County, State of Wyoming (Newcastle) - Newcastle, Newcastle | $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only) | Statewide filing fee: Set by the court; call the clerk or check the court page. | Not verified | Official court website Court page checked 2026-09-20 |
Detailed guides for 27 counties
- Laramie
- Natrona
- Campbell
- Sweetwater
- Albany County
- Big Horn County
- Campbell County
- Carbon County
- Converse County
- Crook County
- Fremont County
- Goshen County
- Hot Springs County
- Johnson County
- Laramie County
- Lincoln County
- Natrona County
- Niobrara County
- Park County
- Platte County
- Sheridan County
- Sublette County
- Sweetwater County
- Teton County
- Uinta County
- Washakie County
- Weston County
Statute says
If the owner of a residential rental unit or his agent unreasonably fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the renter may recover the full deposit and court costs.
What this means
Tenant resources
- Legal Aid of Wyoming - Housinglegal aid, 877-432-9955
- Equal Justice Wyoming - Legal Helplegal aid in Cheyenne
- Wyoming Attorney General - Consumer Protection and Antitrust Unitag consumer in Cheyenne, 307-777-6397
- Wyoming Judicial Branch - Security Depositscourt self help
FAQ
What is the small claims limit in Wyoming?
$6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only)
What is the statute of limitations?
Limitation period listed in our state data: 10 years.
Can I recover more than my deposit?
if owner or agent unreasonably fails to comply with deposit return/itemization or utilities-deposit rules: renter may recover the full deposit and court costs; if renter brings action unreasonably and owner prevails, owner may be awarded court costs. Bad faith required: No.
Which court handles the claim?
Circuit Court (small claims)
Should I send a demand letter first?
First listed deposit return deadline: 30 calendar days after termination of the rental agreement. ordinary path; or 15 days after receipt of the renter mailing address if that is later; return is without interest. Typical response window after a demand letter: 30 days.