Wyoming Mechanic Lien Deadlines

All Claimants — 150-Day Mechanic Lien Filing Deadline

All claimants in Wyoming, including general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers, must file a mechanic lien statement within 150 days of the date of last furnishing labor or materials to the project. The mechanic lien must be filed in the office of the County Clerk in the county where the property is located.

The 150-day period is measured from the claimant's last date of furnishing, not from the date of completion of the overall project. This is a significant distinction from states that measure the filing period from project completion.

Mechanic Lien Statement Content Requirements

The mechanic lien statement must include a description of the property, the name of the property owner, the nature and amount of the claim, the dates of first and last furnishing, and a statement that the amount claimed is justly due. The statement must be verified by the claimant or an authorized agent.

The statutory form should be followed closely to avoid technical defects that could invalidate the mechanic lien. Any errors in the property description or amount claimed may provide grounds for the owner to challenge the mechanic lien.

Filing Location & Procedures

The mechanic lien statement must be filed in the office of the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. A copy of the filed mechanic lien statement should be served on the property owner. Failure to file within the 150-day period results in the loss of mechanic lien rights.

Mechanic Lien Amount Limitations

The mechanic lien in Wyoming is limited to the amount actually owed to the claimant for labor, materials, or equipment furnished to the project. The mechanic lien does not extend to amounts that have been properly paid or to retainage that is not yet due under the contract terms.

Claimants should maintain accurate records of all invoices, payments, and outstanding balances to support the accuracy of the mechanic lien claim amount.