State Unclaimed Property in Wyoming

The Wyoming State Treasurer is the administrator of unclaimed property under the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act and holds dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and similar property until the owner or their heirs claim it. The right of the original owner or heirs to reclaim the property is perpetual.

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Unclaimed Property

Wyoming

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Administering agency

Wyoming State Treasurer's Office — Unclaimed Property

Phone(307) 777-5590

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Authority

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

Verified Jul 2026

State Unclaimed Property in Wyoming: key facts

Administering office: Wyoming State Treasurer (the statutory "administrator" under Wyo. Stat. 34-24-102(a)(i)).
Right to reclaim: Perpetual — Wyoming holds unclaimed property subject to the right of the party originally owning or entitled to the property to reclaim it upon proper proof of ownership and identity (Wyo. Stat. 34-24-101(d)).
General dormancy period: Five (5) years after the property became payable or distributable, except as otherwise provided in the Act (Wyo. Stat. 34-24-103(a)).
Decision window: The administrator considers each filed claim within 90 days and gives written notice if the claim is denied in whole or in part (Wyo. Stat. 34-24-125).
Search and claim portal: Search and file at wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com (linked from statetreasurer.wyo.gov/unclaimed-property/; the state also advertises mycash.wyo.gov, which redirects there). Questions: wyomingup@wyo.gov or (307) 777-5590, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain, Monday–Friday.
Small estate option: 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 (Wyo. Stat. 2-1-205(a)), filed in the county of the decedent's residence (Wyo. Stat. 2-1-208). A $400,000 small-estate affidavit procedure also exists for debts and personal property under Wyo. Stat. 2-1-201.

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

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SimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

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Data sourced from State Unclaimed Property in Wyoming primary sources (4 pages reviewed). How we research.

Unclaimed Property

Wyoming

statetreasurer.wyo.gov/unclaimed-property→

Administering agency

Wyoming State Treasurer's Office — Unclaimed Property

Phone(307) 777-5590

WebsiteVisit website →

Authority

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

Verified Jul 2026

State Unclaimed Property in Wyoming: key facts

Administering office

Wyoming State Treasurer (the statutory "administrator" under Wyo. Stat. 34-24-102(a)(i)).

Right to reclaim

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

General dormancy period

Five (5) years after the property became payable or distributable, except as otherwise provided in the Act (Wyo. Stat. 34-24-103(a)).

Decision window

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

Search and claim portal

Search and file at wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com (linked from statetreasurer.wyo.gov/unclaimed-property/; the state also advertises mycash.wyo.gov, which redirects there). Questions: wyomingup@wyo.gov or (307) 777-5590, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain, Monday–Friday.

Small estate option

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 (Wyo. Stat. 2-1-205(a)), filed in the county of the decedent's residence (Wyo. Stat. 2-1-208). A $400,000 small-estate affidavit procedure also exists for debts and personal property under Wyo. Stat. 2-1-201.

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