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Small Claims Court Limits in Wyoming

In Wyoming, small claims cases in circuit court are limited to $6,000, the filing fee is $10, and parties may use a lawyer.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Wyoming at a glance

Maximum claim
$6,000
Exclusive of costs.
Filing fee
$10
Lawyers allowed
Yes
If one side appears with a lawyer, the other side is entitled to a continuance to get one.

Sources

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The rules in Wyoming

What is the small claims court limit in Wyoming?

Maximum claim in Wyoming: $6,000. Exclusive of costs.

How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Wyoming?

Filing fee in Wyoming: $10.

Can you bring a lawyer to small claims court in Wyoming?

Yes. Lawyers allowed in Wyoming: yes. If one side appears with a lawyer, the other side is entitled to a continuance to get one.

Where do the Wyoming small claims court limits come from?

The rules above come from Wyo. Stat. 1-21-201, Wyo. Stat. 1-21-202 and Wyo. Stat. 5-9-135. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Before filing, send the other side a written demand that states what is owed, why, and a deadline to pay. A clear demand letter sometimes settles the dispute without court, and some courts ask whether you tried to resolve the matter first.

Bring organized evidence to the hearing: contracts, receipts, invoices, photos, text messages and any written promise to pay. Prepare a short timeline of what happened. Judges in small claims court decide cases quickly, so a clear, document backed explanation helps.

Winning a judgment does not mean you are paid automatically. If the other side does not pay voluntarily, you may need to use collection tools such as wage garnishment, a bank levy or a lien, and each of those has its own forms, fees and rules.

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