Landlord guide, Wyoming (WY)
Wyoming eviction process: the landlord’s steps from notice to removal
The eviction process in Wyoming starts with the 3-day notice to quit: 3 calendar days for unpaid rent (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003). Then the landlord files in the circuit court, where the case is called forcible entry and detainer; the court hears it, and after judgment a court officer carries out the removal.
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- Notice for unpaid rent
- 3 calendar days
- Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003
- Court
- circuit court
- Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1001, 1-21-1004, 1-21-1006, 1-21-1013, 1-21-1014
- Time to appeal
- Not confirmed
- Checked against the statutes
- 1 November 2026
Step by step
The eviction process Wyoming landlords follow, step by step
Notice and court names are given as they read on Wyoming’s own forms, and timing details are quoted from the statute.
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Step 1
Serve the notice
Unpaid rent: the 3-day notice to quit, 3 calendar days (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003).
The statute gives the tenant no right to stop the eviction by paying inside the period.
Another breach of the lease: the 3-day notice to quit, 3 calendar days (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(vi), 1-21-1003, 1-21-1204, 1-21-1205).
No reason, month to month: 30 days’ notice, by common practice rather than a statute.
What the statute adds, in English
An eviction may be brought once rent is 3 days late, after a written notice to leave served at least 3 days before filing. The statute gives no right to stop it by paying.
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Step 2
File the eviction in court
File in the circuit court, where the case is called forcible entry and detainer (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1001, 1-21-1004, 1-21-1006, 1-21-1013, 1-21-1014).
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Step 3
Go to the hearing
In the statute, in English
summons served 3 to 12 days before the trial date
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Step 4
Judgment and appeal
No appeal deadline could be confirmed from the statute, so ask the clerk which one applies.
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Step 5
Removal by a court officer
An officer of the court carries out the removal, on the court’s order.
In the statute, in English
the officer executes the writ of restitution within 2 days after receiving it, Sundays excepted, unless the tenant appeals
Wyoming eviction process timeline
- Notice before filing
- 3 calendar days
- Time to answer
- Not confirmed
- Hearing
- Quoted in step 3
- Time to appeal
- Not confirmed
- Removal
- Quoted in step 5
Only some steps have a number in the statute, so no honest total exists: after filing, the court sets the pace.
Can you change the locks yourself?
Wyoming’s statutes do not ban every form of self-help (statute not confirmed). This is exactly what they allow and forbid:
No Wyoming statute expressly bans lockouts or utility shutoffs; the statutes provide for removal by the sheriff after a court order. Self-help is risky and any limit would come from case law, not statute.
The court process is the safe course in every state.
Write the Wyoming eviction notice
Fill in the notice for Wyoming in the generator, then read the rest of the state’s landlord law before you serve it.
Where Dardaris comes in
Most evictions start as one late payment. Dardaris sees it on day one.
It notices the missed rent the day it is due, sends the tenant a reminder, and if nothing comes, drafts the Wyoming notice with its 3 calendar days. You read it and sign; nothing goes out without you.
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The statutes
Wyoming eviction laws, with the statute behind each step
| Step | What the law says | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3-day notice to quit3 calendar daysNo statutory right to pay and stayAn eviction may be brought once rent is 3 days late, after a written notice to leave served at least 3 days before filing. The statute gives no right to stop it by paying. | Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003 |
| Notice for a lease breach | 3-day notice to quit3 calendar daysThe same 3-day notice applies to a renter who breaks the renter's duties or prohibited-acts rules, including the lawful terms of the rental agreement. The statute is silent on a cure. | Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(vi), 1-21-1003, 1-21-1204, 1-21-1205 |
| Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy | 30 daysNo statute sets a notice period; one full rental period (30 days) is the common-law practice. | Common practice, no statute |
| How a notice is served | leaving a written copy with the tenantleaving a written copy at the tenant's usual place of abode or business if the tenant cannot be found | Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1003 |
| Court and action | circuit courtforcible entry and detainer | Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1001, 1-21-1004, 1-21-1006, 1-21-1013, 1-21-1014 |
| Time to answer | Not confirmed from the statute | Not confirmed from the statute |
| Hearing | summons served 3 to 12 days before the trial date | Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1001, 1-21-1004, 1-21-1006, 1-21-1013, 1-21-1014 |
| Time to appeal | Not confirmed from the statute | Not confirmed from the statute |
| Removal | the officer executes the writ of restitution within 2 days after receiving it, Sundays excepted, unless the tenant appeals | Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1001, 1-21-1004, 1-21-1006, 1-21-1013, 1-21-1014 |
| Self-help (lockouts, utilities) | Not banned outrightNo Wyoming statute expressly bans lockouts or utility shutoffs; the statutes provide for removal by the sheriff after a court order. Self-help is risky and any limit would come from case law, not statute. | Not confirmed from the statute |
Read against the official texts below on 1 November 2026. The month-to-month period was checked on 29 September 2026.
Questions landlords ask about eviction in Wyoming
How long does an eviction take in Wyoming?
The notice for unpaid rent runs 3 calendar days before you can file. After that the court sets the pace, so there is no honest total: the hearing, the judgment and the removal follow the court’s calendar and the timing rules quoted on this page.
What notice does a Wyoming landlord serve for unpaid rent?
The 3-day notice to quit, which gives the tenant 3 calendar days (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1002(a)(i), 1-21-1003). The statute gives the tenant no right to stop the eviction by paying inside the period.
Can a landlord change the locks in Wyoming?
Wyoming’s statutes do not ban every form of self-help (statute not confirmed). Read the exact wording quoted on this page before you act; the court process is the safe course.
Where is an eviction filed in Wyoming?
In the circuit court, where the case is called forcible entry and detainer (Wyo. Stat. §§ 1-21-1001, 1-21-1004, 1-21-1006, 1-21-1013, 1-21-1014).
How does a landlord end a month-to-month tenancy in Wyoming?
With 30 days’ notice, a period set by common practice rather than a statute. If the tenant stays on after that, the eviction process on this page applies.
Can the tenant appeal an eviction in Wyoming?
No appeal deadline could be confirmed from the statute, so ask the clerk which one applies.
The eviction process in other states
- Virginia: 14 calendar days for unpaid rent
- Washington State: 14 calendar days for unpaid rent
- West Virginia: no notice before filing
- Wisconsin: 5 calendar days for unpaid rent
- Alabama: 7 business days for unpaid rent
- Alaska: 7 calendar days for unpaid rent
- Arizona: 5 calendar days for unpaid rent
- Arkansas: 3 calendar days for unpaid rent
General information, not legal adviceEviction law changes, and a court can read a statute differently from this summary. Check the current text and your local court’s rules, or ask a lawyer licensed in the state, before you serve a notice or file.
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