State Unclaimed Property in Wyoming

Official search

Search and file at wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com, linked from the Treasurer's unclaimed property page. The state also advertises mycash.wyo.gov, which redirects there.¹

Documents for an heir or estate claim

After a claim is filed online, the Treasurer emails a claim form within about 30 minutes. The form carries the instructions and the checklist of documents to upload, including for deceased-owner claims.²

Evidence is uploaded through the "Submit Evidence for your active claim" link, referencing the Claim ID on the claim form.²

Processing time

Under Wyo. Stat. 34-24-125, the administrator considers each filed claim within 90 days and gives written notice if the claim is denied in whole or in part.³

Deceased-owner and dissolved-business claims take longer than standard owner claims.²

Deadline to claim

Under Wyo. Stat. 34-24-101(d), Wyoming holds unclaimed property subject to the right of the party originally owning or entitled to it to reclaim it upon proper proof of ownership and identity, and that right is perpetual.³

Dormancy period

Under Wyo. Stat. 34-24-103(a), the general dormancy period is five years after the property became payable or distributable, except as otherwise provided in the Act.³

If a claim is denied

Under Wyo. Stat. 34-24-127, a claimant who disagrees with the decision, or whose claim has not been acted on within 90 days, may bring an action to establish the claim in the district court of the claimant's county or in Laramie County district court.³

The action is brought within 90 days after the decision, or within 180 days after filing if the administrator has not acted.³

Claiming without a probate order

Under Wyo. Stat. 2-1-205(a), if the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $400,000, distributees may file an application for a decree of summary distribution no earlier than 30 days after death, in the county of the decedent's residence (Wyo. Stat. 2-1-208).⁴

A $400,000 small-estate affidavit procedure also exists for debts and personal property under Wyo. Stat. 2-1-201.⁴

Governing law: Wyo. Stat. Title 34, Chapter 24 (Uniform Unclaimed Property Act); 34-24-125

The administrator considers the claim and gives written notice of any denial

within 90 days of the claim is filed³

Action in district court to establish a claim after the administrator's decision

within 90 days of the decision³

Action in district court to establish a claim the administrator has not acted on

within 180 days of the claim is filed³

Earliest application for a decree of summary distribution

no earlier than 30 days after the death⁴

District court of the claimant's county, or Laramie County district court

An action to establish a claim the administrator denied or did not act on³

Court in the county of the decedent's residence

Applications for a decree of summary distribution⁴

1. 1.Unclaimed Property (Wyoming State Treasurer)
2. 2.Unclaimed Property FAQ (Wyoming State Treasurer)
3. 3.Wyo. Stat. Title 34, Chapter 24 (Uniform Unclaimed Property Act)
4. 4.Wyo. Stat. Title 2 (Wyo. Stat. 2-1-201, 2-1-205, 2-1-208)