Goshen County, Wyoming: Where to File a Security Deposit Claim and What It Costs

Listed court is Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Goshen County, State of Wyoming (Torrington) - Torrington in Torrington. Check venue on the court's official page or with the clerk. Filing fee: set by the court; see its fee table. Claims up to $6,000. Wyoming return time: 30 calendar days or another period by condition. ACS two-bedroom rent: $831. Enter your dates below and send the dated letter first.

Court listed	Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Goshen County, State of Wyoming (Torrington) - Torrington
City	Torrington
Statewide filing fee	Current court fee schedule
Small claims limit	$6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only)
State deposit return deadline	30 calendar days after termination of the rental agreement. Applies when: 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: 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). Applies when: there is damage to the residential rental unit (period extended by 30 days).
Time limit to sue	10 years
Deposit statute	Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1207 to 1-21-1208

Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk.

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Limits: $6,000 (Circuit Court small claims only).

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Details of the return rules

Wyoming statutory deadlines
When it applies	Deadline	Starts from
No damage, and my landlord already had my new address (count 30 days from the end of my agreement)	30 days	after termination of the rental agreement
No damage, and I gave my new address late (count 15 days from when the landlord got it)	15 days	after receipt of the renter's new mailing address
there is damage to the residential rental unit (period extended by 30 days)	60 days	after termination of the rental agreement (30-day base extended by 30 days)

Wyoming return rule: 30 calendar days (ordinary path; or 15 days after receipt of the renter mailing address if that is later; return is without interest). Check the dates you entered above.

Court listed for this county: Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Goshen County, State of Wyoming (Torrington) - Torrington. Check venue on the official court page or with the clerk.

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Who do you name in the claim?

Find and compare the legal names

Find and compare the legal names in these records:

The lease: the Landlord or Owner line and who signed.
The deposit receipt or the account your rent went to.
The owner of record in the property records of Goshen County.
The Wyoming business registry for an LLC or management company: its exact legal name and registered agent. Wyoming Secretary of State

A registered agent receives court papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

This page shows where the names are recorded; it does not decide who is legally liable.

What to bring to the clerk

Your lease.
Deposit receipt or payment record.
The demand letter and proof of delivery.
Move-out photos and an inventory or condition report.

Is it worth filing here?

Illustration: a deposit equal to one month's ACS median gross rent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) for a home in Goshen County. This is calculated from rent, not measured deposits. The statutory amount requires the rule's conditions.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms	Deposit owed	Statutory amount	Total illustration	Limit check
1	$561	Formula requires case facts	Check the formula	Check the applicable limit and remedy
2	$831	Formula requires case facts	Check the formula	Check the applicable limit and remedy
3	$1,083	Formula requires case facts	Check the formula	Check the applicable limit and remedy
4	$1,244	Formula requires case facts	Check the formula	Check the applicable limit and remedy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, tables B25064, B25031, B25003, B25070; accessed 2026-09-21. Penalty rule.

How does Goshen County compare with other Wyoming counties?

The two-bedroom median gross rent is $831: rank 22 of 27 counties with this metric in U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. 25.9% of households rent in Goshen County.

Goshen County two-bedroom rent $831, rank 22 of 27 counties

Nearby counties in the two-bedroom rent ranking
County	Median gross rent
Weston County	$859
Lincoln County	$853
Goshen County	$831
Big Horn County	$794
Uinta County	$740
Washakie County	$704

Ranking uses the same ACS metric and period within this state; ties share a rank. Coverage is 27 of 27 listed counties. Census source.

Places in Goshen County

Fort Laramie
LaGrange
Lingle
Torrington
Yoder

These are Census places in the county. Check the rental's address with the clerk to find the court.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census place-to-county relationship file

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FAQ

How much does it cost to file in Goshen County?

The court sets the fee. Check the current schedule. Court page

Where do I file a deposit claim in Goshen County?

Circuit Court of the 8th Judicial District, Goshen County, State of Wyoming (Torrington) - Torrington is listed. Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk. Court page

Who should I name in the claim?

Compare the legal names on the lease, deposit receipt, property records and business registry. A registered agent receives papers for a company; it is not the defendant.

What should I bring to the clerk?

Bring your lease, deposit receipt, demand letter, proof of delivery, photos and any move-out inventory.