Wyoming Mechanics Lien Guide: Deadlines, Notice, and Getting Paid

Wyoming mechanics liens under the Revised Wyoming Statutory Lien Act turn on short preliminary-notice and filing clocks. Miss the preliminary notice, the twenty-day notice of intention, or the 150/120-day filing window and the lien path can close even when the invoice is real.

This guide covers those deadlines from Title 29 and how Darkwell funding can help carry a $10,000+ claim. We are not a Wyoming law firm.

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Wyoming lien clocks under Title 29

The official Wyoming Legislature compilation of Title 29 — Liens (Revised Wyoming Statutory Lien Act) sets the construction-lien rules in Chapters 1 and 2.

• Preliminary notice. W.S. 29-2-112 requires the contractor to send written preliminary notice before receiving any payment from the owner. Subcontractors and materialmen must send it within 30 days after first providing services or materials. Failure to send it within the time specified bars the right to assert a lien.
• Notice of intention. W.S. 29-2-107 requires written notice to the record owner stating the amount claimed, sent no later than 20 days before filing the lien statement.
• Filing window. W.S. 29-2-106(a) generally gives contractors 150 days and every other claimant 120 days from the earlier of last work/materials or substantial completion (or, for a sub, last day of work at the contractor’s direction).
• Foreclosure. W.S. 29-2-109 requires an action to foreclose within 180 days after the lien statement is filed.

When funding helps

Wyoming lien fights still need counsel and filing costs. Darkwell funding can help carry those costs on qualifying claims. Wyoming is generally within the states Darkwell reviews; see Where We Fund.

Do not import Colorado clocks

Colorado’s 10-day NOI, 4-month statement, and 6-month foreclosure rules do not control Wyoming jobs. Use Title 29.

How Darkwell helps

Legal costs are often what stops a good claim. Darkwell helps carry them. On a Wyoming unpaid construction claim, your Wyoming attorney handles filings and courtroom work.

• We help carry the cost. Darkwell funding helps pay for the case, so your operating cash stays in your business.
• We bring attorneys we know. Darkwell has a network of attorneys we know. They help keep costs down while still pursuing the claim. The claim moves forward with an attorney from our network, or your current attorney where it fits.
• Your attorney handles the law. We don’t run your case or choose your legal strategy. Your attorney does that.
• You make a clear decision. The goal is to take the stress out of the fight and make the smart financial decision about your claim.

What to send for a claim review

• Contract and invoices
• Proof of preliminary notice and notice of intention
• Lien statement recording, if any
• Job address and parties
• Payment history
• Your Wyoming attorney’s contact, if you have one

How we get paid

Our fee comes out of the recovery, not your pocket. If there’s no recovery, you don’t repay our funding. Your written agreement sets the exact terms.

Where we work and claim size

For business claims, we fund in many U.S. states, reviewed state by state, where champerty rules and litigation funding laws allow our model. We confirm your state during review. See where Darkwell funds claims.

We review claims of $10,000 or more, subject to review and approval by our team.

Darkwell does not buy or collect consumer debt in states that require a collection license, including Colorado.

Common questions

Is Darkwell a Wyoming law firm? No. We are not a Wyoming law firm, we are not Wyoming-licensed attorneys, and we do not give legal advice.

What if I missed preliminary notice? Failure to send the required preliminary notice within the time specified can bar the lien under W.S. 29-2-112. A Wyoming attorney can still evaluate contract claims.

Does Darkwell control my case? No. Your Wyoming attorney handles the case. Darkwell provides funding.

Sources

• Wyoming Legislature: Title 29 — Liens (PDF)
• Darkwell: Where We Fund
• Darkwell: Contractor not getting paid

Wyoming job unpaid at $10,000 or more? Request a free claim review. Send what you have, and you’ll get a response from our team.

Related reading: Contractor Not Getting Paid · Where We Fund · Colorado Litigation Funding · Colorado Mechanic’s Lien Guide (for comparison) · Arizona Contractor Not Paid · Texas Contractor Not Paid