WYOMING PRELIMINARY NOTICE / NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN

(Pre-Lien Notices - Wyo. Stat. § 29-2-112 and § 29-2-107)

Pursuant to Wyoming Statutes Sections 29-2-101 through 29-2-116

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Wyoming requires TWO types of pre-lien notices:

1. PRELIMINARY NOTICE (§ 29-2-112) - Required for ALL claimants
   - Contractors: Before receiving ANY payment from owner
   - Subcontractors/Suppliers: Within 30 days of first furnishing

2. NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN (§ 29-2-107) - Required for ALL claimants
   - At least 20 days before filing lien statement

FAILURE TO SEND THESE NOTICES BARS LIEN RIGHTS.

SELECT NOTICE TYPE

☐ PRELIMINARY NOTICE (Required - § 29-2-112)
☐ NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN (Required - § 29-2-107)

CLAIMANT TYPE

☐ CONTRACTOR (direct contract with owner)
- Preliminary Notice: Before receiving ANY payment
☐ SUBCONTRACTOR/MATERIALMAN
- Preliminary Notice: Within 30 days of first furnishing

NOTICE TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

For Preliminary Notice:

For Contractors:
☐ Being sent BEFORE receiving any payment from owner (REQUIRED)

For Subcontractors/Suppliers:
Date First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________
30-Day Deadline: _________________________________
☐ Being sent within 30 days of first furnishing

For Notice of Intent to Lien:
Intended Lien Filing Date: _________________________________
Must be sent at least 20 days before: _________________________________

SECTION 1: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Record Owner: _________________________________

Owner's Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: WY ZIP: _________

SECTION 2: OWNER'S AGENT INFORMATION (If Applicable)

Name of Owner's Agent: _________________________________

Agent's Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: WY ZIP: _________

SECTION 3: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Street Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ County: _________________ ZIP: _________

Legal Description of Site:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

Claimant Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Wyoming Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor (direct contract with owner)
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier (Materialman)
☐ Sub-subcontractor
☐ Equipment Lessor
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 5: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION (For Subcontractors/Suppliers)

Name of Person/Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

SECTION 6: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES OR MATERIALS

General Description of Services or Materials to be Provided:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 7: PRELIMINARY NOTICE (Wyo. Stat. § 29-2-112)

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO ASSERT LIEN

TO: _________________________________ (Record Owner)

You are hereby notified that the undersigned may be providing or has provided services and/or materials for improvements to your property located at:

_________________________________

NOTICE: Under Wyoming law (Wyo. Stat. § 29-2-101 et seq.), if the undersigned is not paid for such services or materials, the undersigned has the right to assert a lien against your property.

LIEN WAIVER: You have the right to obtain a lien waiver from the undersigned upon payment for services or materials.

This notice is provided pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 29-2-112.

SECTION 8: NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN (Wyo. Stat. § 29-2-107)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN

TO: _________________________________ (Record Owner)

You are hereby notified that the undersigned intends to file a lien against your property located at:

_________________________________

Amount Claimed: $__________________

Description of Services/Materials: _________________________________

Date Last Furnished: _________________________________

Under Wyoming law, this notice must be sent at least 20 days before filing a lien statement. If payment is not received, the undersigned will proceed with filing a mechanics lien.

This notice is provided pursuant to Wyo. Stat. § 29-2-107.

SECTION 9: SIGNATURE

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 10: PROOF OF SERVICE

Certified Mail Requirement (All Preliminary Notices)

Method of Service:
☐ Certified mail with return receipt requested (REQUIRED)

Date Mailed: _________________________________

Tracking Number: _________________________________

Return Receipt Received: ☐ Yes ☐ No

CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION TO SUBCONTRACTORS

IMPORTANT: Under Wyo. Stat. § 29-2-112(b), the contractor must provide to subcontractors and materialmen at the time of contracting:
- Name and address of the record owner
- Name and address of owner's agent (if applicable)
- Legal description of the site

☐ Contractor has provided required information to subcontractors/materialmen

WYOMING MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

KEY DEADLINES

SERVICE METHOD

ALL preliminary notices must be sent via certified mail with return receipt requested to the property owner.

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO SEND NOTICE

Under § 29-2-112(a)(ii)(B): "Failure to send the notice required under this section within the time specified shall bar the right of a contractor, subcontractor or materialman to assert a lien."

This is strictly enforced - there is no apparent leniency for late notice.

NOTICE FORMAT (§ 29-2-112(c))

The notice must be:
- Substantially the same format as in Wyo. Stat. § 29-10-101
- Forms available at county clerk's office

CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION TO SUBCONTRACTORS (§ 29-2-112(b))

At time of contracting, contractor must provide subcontractors/materialmen:
- Name and address of record owner
- Name and address of owner's agent (if applicable)
- Legal description of the site

LIEN WAIVER RIGHTS

Owner has the right to obtain a lien waiver upon payment for services or materials. The notice must inform owner of this right.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Wyoming mechanics lien law has strict notice requirements with no apparent exceptions for late notice. Consult with a Wyoming-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

WARNING: Failure to send preliminary notice within the required timeframe BARS lien rights.

Wyoming Preliminary Notice / Notice of Intent to Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Wyoming Statutes Sections 29-2-101 through 29-2-116