Sweetwater County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Sweetwater County, WY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Green River area.
Small claims in Wyoming — the numbers for Sweetwater County courts
$6,000
maximum claim
$10
filing fee (published)
4–10 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Wyoming small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SC-01): every field explained.
Main Courthouse
Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial District, Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming (Rock Springs)
50140C US Hwy 191 South, Suite 200
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Other Courthouse Locations
Circuit Court of the 3rd Judicial District, Sweetwater County, State of Wyoming (Green River)
80 West Flaming Gorge Way, Suite 255
Green River, WY 82935
Serves: Sweetwater County (Green River area)
How to File in Sweetwater County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Sweetwater County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in Wyoming
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $6,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
10 yrs written contract · 8 yrs oral contract · 4 yrs property damage · 4 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Sweetwater County?
Filing fees in Wyoming are set by the state and are $10. If you can't afford the fee, Wyoming offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Sweetwater County?
Small claims cases in Sweetwater County are limited to $6,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Sweetwater County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Sweetwater County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Sweetwater County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.