How long does an eviction take in Wyoming?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

The Wyoming eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

   3 days

   From serving the notice until you can file.

   3-day notice to quit before filing

   From our guide: “The notice must be served at least three days before commencing the action”

2. 2Court case

   3 to 12 days

   From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

   Trial set 3 to 12 days after summons served

   From our guide: “Service must be made not less than three nor more than 12 days before the day of trial set by the judge”

3. 3Judgment to possession

   2 days

   Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

   Writ executed within 2 days of receipt (Sundays excepted)

   From our guide: “the officer must execute the writ within two days after receiving it, Sundays excepted”

What can slow it down

• The FED sections give no right to cure or pay-and-stay, either before suit or after judgment; a tenant's continuance is capped at two days without a bond, and the writ has no statutory waiting period after judgment before it can be requested and issued.
• A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
• A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
• Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Wyoming attorney before acting.