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Age of Majority and Emancipation in Wyoming

In Wyoming, the age of majority is 18, and a district court may enter a decree of emancipation for a minor who is at least 17.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wyoming at a glance

Age of majority
18
Emancipation by court petition
Yes
Minimum age to petition
17

Sources

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The rules in Wyoming

What is the age of majority in Wyoming?

Age of majority in Wyoming: 18.

Does Wyoming have a statute that lets a minor petition a court for emancipation?

Yes. Emancipation by court petition in Wyoming: yes.

How old must a minor be to petition for emancipation in Wyoming?

Minimum age to petition in Wyoming: 17.

Where do the Wyoming age of majority laws come from?

The rules above come from Wyo. Stat. 14-1-101 and Wyo. Stat. 14-1-203. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The application must show the minor lives apart from parents with their consent or acquiescence, manages their own finances and has income that is not from unlawful means or certain public assistance (W.S. 14-1-203).

What this means in practice

The age of majority is not the same as every age limit in the law. Separate rules can set the age for drinking alcohol, buying tobacco, making a will, marrying without consent or ending child support, so check the specific rule that applies to the question you have.

Emancipation usually requires a court petition and proof that the minor can support and manage themselves. A court order may grant full adult status or only specific rights, and it can end a parent's duty of support. Read the order and the statute together to see exactly what changes.

Documents signed for a minor, such as a medical consent form or a power of attorney for a child, generally stop being needed once the child reaches the age of majority. Contracts signed by a minor may be voidable, so adults dealing with minors often ask a parent or guardian to sign as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.