Wyoming Eviction Notice Templates

Eviction Laws

• Rent Grace Period: Not addressed by statute
• Non-Payment of Rent: 3-day notice.^[1]
• Lease Non-Compliance: 3-day notice.^[1]
• Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy: Not addressed by statute
• Eviction Lawsuit Type: Forcible Entry and Detainer.^[2]

How to Evict a Tenant in Wyoming (Step-by-Step)

Landlords are required to maintain essential services in rental units, including:

• Electrical systems
  
• Plumbing
  
• Heating
  
• Hot and cold water
  

Failing to maintain these services can expose a landlord to legal consequences under state law.^[3]

Step 1: Notify the Tenant of the Violation

The eviction process begins with a written notice. Depending on the situation, the landlord may use:

• 3-Day Notice to Quit – For non-payment of rent or lease violations
  
• 30-Day Notice to Quit – For month-to-month tenancies (if provided for in the lease)
  

The notice should clearly explain the violation and the deadline to vacate.

Step 2: File a Complaint and Summons

If the tenant does not comply, the landlord may file a Complaint and Summons for a Writ of Restitution with the local circuit court where the property is located.

Filing fees vary by county, including:

• Natrona County: $160.^[4]
  
• Campbell County: $10 filing fee plus $50 sheriff service fee.^[5]
  
• Sweetwater County: $160.^[6]
  

Step 3: Serve the Tenant

The court issues a summons that must be served on the tenant by a process server. Once served, the tenant may file an Answer with the court to contest the eviction.

Step 4: Receive the Court Order

If the court rules in the landlord’s favor, it will issue a Writ of Restitution. The sheriff is then authorized to remove the tenant from the property and return possession to the landlord.

Court Forms & Resources

• Complaint
  Filed by the landlord to start a forcible entry and detainer case. If successful, the tenant will be legally evicted.
  
• Summons
  Served on the tenant to notify them of the eviction case and provide a court date.
  
• Answer to Complaint
  Allows the tenant to agree with or contest the landlord’s claims. If used, it must be filed with both the court and the landlord before trial.
• Writ of Restitution
  Authorizes the sheriff to remove the tenant after a court ruling in the landlord’s favor.

Sources

1. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1002(a)(i)
2. Article 10: Forcible Entry and Detainer
3. Wyo. Stat. § 1-21-1203(a)(iii)
4. Natrona County – Clerk of District Court Fees
5. Campbell County – Forcible Entry and Detainer
6. Sweetwater County – Clerk of District Court Fees