Wyoming · money left over after a foreclosure sale

You can claim it yourself, for free

Who holds it

The officer or person who made the foreclosure-by-advertisement sale (or the foreclosing lender)

How long

No fixed period. If no demand is made, they may keep it for the mortgagor or turn it over under Wyoming's unclaimed property act.

How you claim

Demand the surplus from the officer or person who made the sale. If it was turned over as unclaimed property, claim it from the State Treasurer.

Wyoming Statutes Title 34 (W.S. 34-4-113)

If someone offers to do it for you

Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Checklist: Wyoming, money left over after a foreclosure sale

Who holds it: The officer or person who made the foreclosure-by-advertisement sale (or the foreclosing lender)

How long: No fixed period. If no demand is made, they may keep it for the mortgagor or turn it over under Wyoming's unclaimed property act.

How you claim: Demand the surplus from the officer or person who made the sale. If it was turned over as unclaimed property, claim it from the State Treasurer.

Your deadline: ____________ (confirm it with the clerk)

Steps

Find who made the sale on the notice of sale or sale results.
Make a written demand for the surplus.
If it was turned over, search Wyoming unclaimed property.

Documents

Written demand for the surplus

What it costs you

Not researched yet — ask the clerk

If someone offers to do it for you

Fee limits: Not researched yet — ask the clerk.
You never need to pay anyone to file.

Official links

Wyoming Statutes Title 34 (W.S. 34-4-113): https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title34.pdf

Source: W.S. 34-4-113; W.S. 34-24-101; W.S. 34-4-102; W.S. 34-4-108; W.S. 34-4-113(a)(iv); W.S. 34-4-113(b); W.S. 34-4-113(c); W.S. 34-3-102; W.S. 1-18-101; W.S. 1-17-330. Researched, not yet checked by a lawyer; confirm with the clerk. Not legal advice.