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Wyoming Probate and Estate Forms

Wyoming probate is filed with the clerk of district court in the county where the decedent lived, and the forum is the same district court in all 23 counties. The Wyoming Judicial Branch publishes free, numbered self-help forms for the two small-estate routes: the PPP forms for an affidavit for distribution of personal property (W.S. 2-1-201) and the PRP forms for an application for a decree of summary distribution of real property (W.S. 2-1-205). A full probate with letters uses pleadings whose contents the Wyoming Probate Code prescribes, usually drafted by an attorney.

Wyoming Probate Forms by Situation

Go to the Wyoming Judicial Branch Self-Help Forms page (wyocourts.gov/self-help-forms/) and filter by the category Probate Forms for Small Estates. Search by the form number printed at the start of each title (PPP 01, PRP 06 and so on). Vehicle beneficiary and title forms are on WYDOT's Titles, Plates and Registration page, and the death certificate application is on the Department of Health's vital records page.

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Recommended procedure:

Affidavit for distribution of personal property under W.S. 2-1-201, recorded with the county clerk, at least 30 days after the death.

Sign before a notary, record with the county clerk, get certified copies, and present one to each bank or holder.

Forms you'll need:

PPP 01 or PPP 03 (instructions)

PPP 02 or PPP 04 (affidavit)

PPP 05 (Exhibit A)

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Official Resources

Go to the Wyoming Judicial Branch Self-Help Forms page (wyocourts.gov/self-help-forms/) and filter by the category Probate Forms for Small Estates. Search by the form number printed at the start of each title (PPP 01, PRP 06 and so on). Vehicle beneficiary and title forms are on WYDOT's Titles, Plates and Registration page, and the death certificate application is on the Department of Health's vital records page.

Wyoming Judicial Branch - Self-Help Forms (Probate Forms for Small Estates)

The Judicial Branch page that carries every probate form Wyoming publishes: PPP 01 to PPP 05 for the affidavit for distribution of personal property and PRP 01 to PRP 18 for the application for a decree of summary distribution of real property, each as a PDF and a Word file.

Wyoming Judicial Branch - Find a Court

One page per county district court with the clerk of district court's name, address, phone, fax and email. File probate in the county where the decedent lived; the circuit courts do not hear probate.

Wyoming Supreme Court - Rules for Fees and Costs for District Courts

Rule 6 points probate fees to W.S. 2-2-401: $110 original filing fee, plus a $40 court automation fee and a $10 indigent civil legal services fee ($160 to open), and a value-based fee when the inventory is filed.

Wyoming Statutes Title 2 (Wills, Decedents' Estates and Probate Code), official PDF

The Legislature's official text of the Wyoming Probate Code. Wyoming has no per-section web page; search the PDF for the section number, such as 2-7-201, to read what a petition, notice, inventory or final report must contain when no court form exists.

Wyoming Judicial Branch - eFiling and Access to Court Filings

District court filings are not available online to the public; view them free at courthouse terminals or the State Law Library. Self-represented filers cannot eFile in district court.

WYDOT - Titles, Plates and Registration

Links the MV-308 vehicle beneficiary designation form and its MV-308i instructions, the MV-300A title application, and the list of county clerk title offices. Titles are issued by the county clerk.

Wyoming Department of Health - Vital Records Orders

How to order a certified death certificate and the 2026 application form. Wyoming death records are closed to the general public for 50 years.

Wyoming Judicial Branch - Legal Help (Equal Justice Wyoming)

Free legal answers, legal aid clinics, limited-scope representation and a find-a-lawyer tool for income-eligible Wyoming residents.

Important Notes

  • -Wyoming probate is filed with the CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT of the county where the decedent lived (W.S. 2-2-102). There is no separate probate court and no registrar; the district court sitting in probate hears every estate (W.S. 2-2-101).
  • -The small-estate affidavit is NOT a court filing. It is recorded with the COUNTY CLERK, a different county office from the clerk of district court.
  • -The small-estate ceiling is $400,000, raised from $200,000 effective July 1, 2025 (Laws 2025, ch. 168). Wyoming real property counts toward it, but only the W.S. 2-1-205 court decree can pass land.
  • -The packet the Judicial Branch labels "Probate: Affidavit for Distribution of Real Property" (PRP 01 to PRP 18) is an application to the district court ending in a decree, not an affidavit.
  • -The probate filing fee is $160 in every county: $110 plus a $40 court automation fee and a $10 indigent civil legal services fee (W.S. 2-2-401(a)). Do not use the civil fee statute (W.S. 5-3-206), whose $160 is built differently. Filing a will without probate is free (W.S. 2-6-121).
  • -Publication of the notice of probate is mandatory and opens a 3-month window for claims, which creditors file with the clerk of court, and for will contests (W.S. 2-7-201, 2-7-703).
  • -Self-represented filers cannot eFile in district court, and district court filings are not available online to the public.
  • -The 2013 University of Wyoming Extension bulletin "A Walk Through Probate" that the Judicial Branch links under Other Probate Documents still describes a $200,000 threshold. The current figure is $400,000.
  • -For a vehicle beneficiary designation use WYDOT form MV-308. Form MV-141 ("Transitional Ownership Document") is a lien document, not a transfer on death form.

Sources: https://www.wyocourts.gov/self-help-forms/ | https://www.wyocourts.gov/find-a-court/

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How to Use Wyoming Probate FormsWhy the filing path comes before the form number

The form finder groups records such as Collecting Personal Property by Affidavit (W.S. 2-1-201), Decree of Summary Distribution of Real Property (W.S. 2-1-205), Probate With Letters (Testate or Intestate Administration), Filing or Proving a Will Without Administration so you can start with the likely procedure rather than one isolated form number.

Use source links such as Wyoming Judicial Branch - Self-Help Forms (Probate Forms for Small Estates), Wyoming Judicial Branch - Find a Court, Wyoming Supreme Court - Rules for Fees and Costs for District Courts to locate official forms and verify which documents belong in the packet.

Wyoming Form Prep ChecksCounty packet rules and the records to gather before filing

Choose the filing path

Common filing paths in this data include Affidavit for distribution of personal property under W.S. 2-1-201, recorded with the county clerk, at least 30 days after the death., Application for a decree of summary distribution under W.S. 2-1-205 in the district court, with the PPP affidavit for any personal property., A recorded MV-308 beneficiary designation passes the vehicle under W.S. 31-2-104.1; a joint owner with survivorship retitles under W.S. 31-2-104; otherwise the county clerk transfers title on the W.S. 2-1-201 affidavit, or the personal representative transfers it in probate., File the will without probate under W.S. 2-6-121 (no fee), or prove it without administration under W.S. 2-6-122.. Match the estate facts to the correct path before preparing forms.

Verify the county packet

Check the county District Court or local filing-office instructions for coversheets, copy rules, appointments, fees, and filing methods.

Pull supporting records first

Collect the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset values, deed or title records, heir and beneficiary details, and creditor information before filling out the packet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Wyoming probate forms?
Start with Wyoming Judicial Branch - Self-Help Forms (Probate Forms for Small Estates), Wyoming Judicial Branch - Find a Court, Wyoming Supreme Court - Rules for Fees and Costs for District Courts. Then verify local county instructions before you file, because packet rules, copy requirements, fees, and filing methods can vary.
How do I know which Wyoming probate form I need?
Start with the filing path, not the form number. The right packet depends on will status, asset type and value, creditor issues, heirs or beneficiaries, and whether a simplified procedure fits.
Can I file Wyoming probate forms without an attorney?
Some paths may allow self-filing, but this state data includes categories or situations where attorney help may be required or strongly expected. Verify the county rules and get legal help when rights, disputes, real estate, creditors, or tax facts are unclear.
What should I gather before filling out Wyoming probate forms?
Gather the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset and debt lists, deed or title records, beneficiary records, and names and addresses for heirs or beneficiaries.
Wyoming Official Forms and SourcesOfficial references used for this page

Information current as of October 4, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Wyoming can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.

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