# Wyoming statute of limitations on debt

> In Wyoming, the statute of limitations on a written contract is 10 years under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105. Periods for oral contracts, open accounts and promissory notes.

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In Wyoming, the statute of limitations on a written contract is 10 years under Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105.

**Rule.** A written contract claim in Wyoming must be brought within 10 years.

**Authority.** [Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105](https://www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf)

| Contract type | Limitations period |
| --- | --- |
| Written contract | 10 yr |
| Oral contract | 8 yr |
| Open account | 8 yr |
| Promissory note | 6 yr |

## What the statute says

> (a) Civil actions other than for the recovery of real property can only be brought within the following periods after the cause of action accrues: (i) Within ten (10) years, an action upon a specialty or any contract, agreement or promise in writing; (ii) Within eight (8) years, an action: (A) Upon a contract not in writing, either express or implied; or (B) Upon a liability created by statute other than a forfeiture or penalty.

— [Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 1-3-105](https://www.wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title01.pdf)

## When does the clock start?

Civil actions can be brought only within the listed periods 'after the cause of action accrues' (§ 1-3-105(a)) — for contract claims, on breach. Where a payment has been made or a signed written acknowledgment or promise given, § 1-3-119 runs the period from the date of that payment, acknowledgment or promise.

## What pauses it?

Minority or any other legal disability at accrual, allowing suit within three years after the disability is removed or within the ordinary period, whichever is greater (§ 1-3-114); the defendant being out of the state, absconding or concealing himself, both at accrual and afterward (§ 1-3-116); and a savings period to commence a new action (§ 1-3-118).

Last reviewed 2026-07-26

## Related

- [Colorado statute of limitations](https://ottoforfirms.com/statute-of-limitations/colorado/) — Neighbouring jurisdiction — written contract, oral contract, open account and promissory note.
- [Idaho statute of limitations](https://ottoforfirms.com/statute-of-limitations/idaho/) — Neighbouring jurisdiction — written contract, oral contract, open account and promissory note.
- [Montana statute of limitations](https://ottoforfirms.com/statute-of-limitations/montana/) — Neighbouring jurisdiction — written contract, oral contract, open account and promissory note.

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This is an informational reference, not legal advice, and using it creates no attorney-client relationship. Limitations periods turn on facts this page cannot know — which state's law governs, the contract type, when the claim accrued, and whether anything tolled or revived it. Confirm against the primary source and your own counsel before acting.