Statute of Limitations in Wyoming

How long do you have to file a lawsuit in Wyoming? In Wyoming, the statute of limitations is 4 years for personal injury, 10 years for written contracts and 1 year for defamation; most other civil claims fall between 1 and 10 years. Every period below is linked to its official Wyoming statute.

4 yrs injury 10 yrs contracts 1 yr defamation Official citations Verified Jun 13, 2026

This tool provides estimates for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Limitation periods depend on discovery rules, tolling, statutes of repose, and the specific facts. Always verify against the cited statute or consult a Wyoming attorney.

Wyoming statute of limitations by claim type

Every Wyoming civil deadline below is quoted from the statute and linked to its official text. Verified Jun 13, 2026 against the official Wyoming statutes (codes.findlaw.com).

Wyoming statute of limitations by claim type
Claim type	Limitation period	Statute	Notes
Personal injury	4 years	Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)
Wrongful death	2 years	Wyo. Stat. § 1-38-102(d)	2 years after the death
Written contract	10 years	Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i)
Oral contract	8 years	Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(ii)
Property damage	4 years	Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)
Medical malpractice	2 years	Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107	2 yrs for acts in rendering professional services; limited discovery extensions
Defamation (libel/slander)	1 year	Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(v)
Debt collection	10 years	Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i)

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Wyoming deadlines at a glance

In Wyoming, civil filing deadlines run from 1 year (defamation) to 10 years (written contract and debt collection). Its 4 years personal-injury deadline is longer than in most states.

Several Wyoming claims carry specific accrual, discovery, or repose rules worth noting:

Wrongful death (2 years): 2 years after the death (Wyo. Stat. § 1-38-102(d)).
Medical malpractice (2 years): 2 yrs for acts in rendering professional services; limited discovery extensions (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107).

New to limitation periods? Read what a statute of limitations is: how the clock accrues, the discovery rule, and tolling.

The most-searched Wyoming deadlines

Personal injury & car accidents: 4 years. Injury claims must be filed within 4 years of the incident (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)).
Debt: 10 years. Most debt is time-barred after 10 years (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i)). A payment or written acknowledgment can restart the clock, so respond to a collector with a validation or dispute letter. Find a letter template →
Defamation: 1 year. Libel and slander (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(v)).
Contracts: 10 years. Written agreements (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i)).

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Wyoming statute of limitations FAQ

How long do you have to file a lawsuit in Wyoming?

It depends on the claim. In Wyoming, personal injury is 4 years (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv)); written contract is 10 years (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i)); defamation is 1 year (Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(v)). See the table above for every claim type, each linked to its official statute.

What is the statute of limitations in Wyoming?

A statute of limitations is the legal deadline to start a lawsuit, and in Wyoming it varies by claim type: 4 years for personal injury, 10 years for written contracts and 1 year for defamation, with most other civil claims between 1 and 10 years. The clock generally starts when the claim accrues. Every period is linked to its official Wyoming statute above.

What is the statute of limitations for a car accident in Wyoming?

A car-accident injury claim is a personal injury claim, so the Wyoming deadline is 4 years from the date of the accident under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(iv).

What is the statute of limitations on debt in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, most debt has a statute of limitations of 10 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-105(a)(i). After it expires the debt is time-barred and a collector generally cannot win a lawsuit to force payment. A payment or written acknowledgment can restart the clock, so be careful on an old debt.

What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Wyoming?

2 years under Wyo. Stat. § 1-3-107 (2 yrs for acts in rendering professional services; limited discovery extensions).

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