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Wyoming · TitleWyoming lis pendens: filing the notice of pendency with the county clerk

Wyoming's lis pendens statute covers actions affecting title or possession and actions between spouses. In an action in a state court or a U.S. district court affecting the title or right of possession of real property, or in an action between husband and wife, the plaintiff when filing the complaint – or a defendant when filing a pleading claiming affirmative relief, or at any time afterward – may file in the office of the county clerk where the property lies a notice of pendency containing the names of the parties, the object of the action or defense and a description of the property in that county (W.S. 1-6-108). From the time the notice is filed, a later purchaser or encumbrancer of the property has constructive notice of the pending action (W.S. 1-6-108).

What the statutes set

  1. Which actions (1-6-108)

    Title or possession of real property, or actions between spouses.

  2. Who files (1-6-108)

    The plaintiff at filing, or a defendant claiming affirmative relief.

  3. Where (1-6-108)

    The county clerk of the county where the property lies.

  4. Effect (1-6-108)

    Constructive notice to later purchasers and encumbrancers from filing.

What the TC does when a Wyoming listing has a notice of pendency

  • Get the recorded notice and the case number from the title commitment.
  • Tell the buyer's attorney right away – a buyer takes with notice of the case.
  • Track the recorded release or dismissal as a closing condition.

Questions about Wyoming lis pendens

Where is a Wyoming lis pendens filed?

In the office of the county clerk of the county where the property lies (W.S. 1-6-108).

Does a Wyoming lis pendens apply in a divorce?

Yes. The statute covers actions between husband and wife as well as actions affecting title or possession (W.S. 1-6-108).

Related guides

Track the release of the notice as a closing condition on the deal in ClosingCode.

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Source: W.S. 1-6-108 (wyoleg.gov), read October 31, 2026.

General information, not legal advice. ClosingCode is software; it is not a law firm or brokerage. This guide is not a substitute for the advice or services of an attorney.