Do I need to send a preliminary notice in Wyoming?

Contractors, subcontractors and materialmen must all send the record owner or agent written notice of the right to assert a lien; subs and suppliers also copy the contractor they work for (W.S. 29-2-112(a)(i)). Missing the deadline bars the lien. Contractor: before receiving any payment from the owner, including advances. Subcontractor or materialman: within 30 days after first providing services or materials..

How long do I have to file a lien in Wyoming?

Contractors file the lien statement within 150 days, and all others within 120 days, of the earlier of the last day work was performed or materials furnished under the contract, or substantial completion of the project; for a subcontractor, after the last day it worked at the contractor's direction (W.S. 29-2-106(a)). A recorded notice of substantial completion is presumed to set that date. Send the owner a notice of intent to file at least 20 days before filing (29-2-107).

How long does a Wyoming lien last before I have to enforce it?

Commence an action to foreclose within 180 days after filing the lien statement (W.S. 29-2-109).

Mechanics lien law

Wyoming lien deadlines for contractors

Updated September 24, 2026 · Checked against primary sources

The short answer

In Wyoming, contractors must send the owner a preliminary notice before receiving any payment; subs and suppliers within 30 days after first furnishing. Send a notice of intent at least 20 days before filing. Contractors file within 150 days and others within 120 days of the earlier of last work or substantial completion. Foreclose within 180 days after filing.

The deadlines

Step	Rule
Preliminary notice: who	Contractors, subcontractors and materialmen must all send the record owner or agent written notice of the right to assert a lien; subs and suppliers also copy the contractor they work for (W.S. 29-2-112(a)(i)). Missing the deadline bars the lien.
Preliminary notice: when	Contractor: before receiving any payment from the owner, including advances. Subcontractor or materialman: within 30 days after first providing services or materials.
File or register the lien	Contractors file the lien statement within 150 days, and all others within 120 days, of the earlier of the last day work was performed or materials furnished under the contract, or substantial completion of the project; for a subcontractor, after the last day it worked at the contractor's direction (W.S. 29-2-106(a)). A recorded notice of substantial completion is presumed to set that date. Send the owner a notice of intent to file at least 20 days before filing (29-2-107).
Enforce or perfect it	Commence an action to foreclose within 180 days after filing the lien statement (W.S. 29-2-109).

Common questions

Do I need to send a preliminary notice in Wyoming?: Contractors, subcontractors and materialmen must all send the record owner or agent written notice of the right to assert a lien; subs and suppliers also copy the contractor they work for (W.S. 29-2-112(a)(i)). Missing the deadline bars the lien. Contractor: before receiving any payment from the owner, including advances. Subcontractor or materialman: within 30 days after first providing services or materials..
How long do I have to file a lien in Wyoming?: Contractors file the lien statement within 150 days, and all others within 120 days, of the earlier of the last day work was performed or materials furnished under the contract, or substantial completion of the project; for a subcontractor, after the last day it worked at the contractor's direction (W.S. 29-2-106(a)). A recorded notice of substantial completion is presumed to set that date. Send the owner a notice of intent to file at least 20 days before filing (29-2-107).
How long does a Wyoming lien last before I have to enforce it?: Commence an action to foreclose within 180 days after filing the lien statement (W.S. 29-2-109).

General information from the statutes cited below, checked 2026-09-24. Lien law is strict and details depend on your role and contract. Confirm with a construction lawyer in Wyoming before relying on a deadline.

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Sources

W.S. Title 29, Chapter 2 (Wyoming Legislature PDF)

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Pavado, “Wyoming Lien Deadlines 2026: Notice and Filing”, https://www.pavadotech.com/lien-deadlines/wyoming, updated 2026-09-24.