# Unclaimed Oil and Gas Royalties in Wyoming

> How to find and claim unclaimed oil and gas royalties in Wyoming: the official search site, dormancy period, claim proof and finder rules.

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Quick answer

Unclaimed oil and gas royalties in Wyoming are held by the Wyoming State Treasurer's Office — Unclaimed Property Division; search its official site, wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com, under every name the royalties may have been paid to. Wyoming presumes unpaid mineral proceeds abandoned after 3 years (Wyo. Stat. § 34-24-117), and the holder must then report it to the state.

[Search wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com](https://wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/claim-search)

## Where to search in Wyoming

Wyoming's unclaimed property program is the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer's Office in Cheyenne. The Treasurer's page links owners to the official search-and-claim portal.

Source: [Wyoming State Treasurer's Office — Unclaimed Property Division (wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com)](https://wyoming.findyourunclaimedproperty.com/app/claim-search)

## When unpaid royalties are presumed abandoned

Wyoming has a mineral-specific rule: mineral proceeds unclaimed for more than three years after becoming payable are deemed abandoned, along with the owner's underlying right to receive them and any proceeds that accrue later. The Treasurer says the three years start when the payor first could not pay because it lost contact with the owner, such as an uncashed or returned check or funds put into suspense.

**Dormancy period:** 3 years

**Statute:** Wyo. Stat. § 34-24-117

**Mineral-specific rule:** Yes

Sources: [Wyo. Stat. § 34-24-117](https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title34.pdf) · [Treasurer's mineral proceeds reporting guide](https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Property-Specific-Mineral-Proceeds.pdf)

## How operators report unclaimed royalties

Wyoming holder reports and payments are due by November 1 for the period ending the previous June 30. When a payor first reports a missing mineral owner it remits everything it holds for that owner. The Treasurer's 2026 notice says Wyoming no longer requires ongoing monthly royalty payments for properties reported earlier; starting with the 2027 reporting period, holders report them in the regular annual report.

**Report due:** No later than November 1 (reports and remittances)

**Covers property held as of:** Reporting period ending the preceding June 30

**Oil and gas rule:** On first reporting a missing owner, the holder remits the full net amount held as of remittance (if the oldest payment is over three years old); each owner is listed once with all wells/leases combined; mineral proceeds are not aggregated. The Treasurer's 2026 notice ends the separate ongoing monthly royalty payments: starting with the 2027 reporting period, holders report those properties and payments in the regular annual report, with extraction-location information. Wyoming-production proceeds are reportable to Wyoming under the rules in § 34-24-117(b).

Sources: [Official source](https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title34.pdf) · [Treasurer's mineral proceeds reporting guide](https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Property-Specific-Mineral-Proceeds.pdf) · [Treasurer's 2026 notice: reporting changes for royalties](https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Reporting-changes-for-Royalties.pdf)

## How to claim and what proof you need

Owners file a claim online and receive an emailed claim form within about 30 minutes, with a checklist of documents to upload. Wyoming asks for the Social Security number to verify identity; owners may enter zeros instead, but that can slow the claim.

**How to file:** Search and file a claim online; an emailed claim form (PDF) arrives with a checklist of required documents, which are uploaded through the 'Submit Evidence' link.

**Proof required:** Documents listed on the emailed claim form checklist; Social Security number is used to verify identity (claimants may enter zeros, which may slow processing).

Source: [Official claim instructions](https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/unclaimedfaq/)

## Fees and finder services

Wyoming does not cap finder fees. Agreements to pay a finder are unenforceable if made within 24 months after the property reaches the state, or within 12 months before the holder is due to report it, and later agreements must be in writing.

**Finder-fee limit:** No percentage cap; finder agreements made within 24 months after the property is delivered to the state are unenforceable, later agreements must be in writing, and agreements made within 12 months before the holder's scheduled report date are unenforceable

**Finder-fee statute:** Wyo. Stat. § 34-24-136

Sources: [Official source](https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/asset-finders/) · [Wyo. Stat. § 34-24-136 (Title 34)](https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title34.pdf)

## Notes for oil and gas royalties

The Treasurer publishes a holder guide just for mineral proceeds. It says payors must also check for abandoned working interests, delay rentals and overriding royalties, not just royalties in suspense, and should include lease and well names on the report. Its property-type list includes mineral codes MI01 to MI09 and MI99, and its mineral descriptions include royalties, overriding royalties, working interests, bonuses, delay rentals, shut-in and minimum royalties, and aggregate mineral proceeds under $50.

Source: [Official source](https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Property-Specific-Mineral-Proceeds.pdf)

## Frequently asked questions

### Where do I search for unclaimed oil and gas royalties in Wyoming?

Wyoming's unclaimed property program is the Unclaimed Property Division of the State Treasurer's Office in Cheyenne. The Treasurer's page links owners to the official search-and-claim portal. Search under every name the royalties may have been paid to, including maiden names and deceased relatives.

### How long before unpaid royalties are reported to the state in Wyoming?

Wyoming has a mineral-specific rule: mineral proceeds unclaimed for more than three years after becoming payable are deemed abandoned, along with the owner's underlying right to receive them and any proceeds that accrue later. The Treasurer says the three years start when the payor first could not pay because it lost contact with the owner, such as an uncashed or returned check or funds put into suspense.

### What do I need to claim unclaimed royalties in Wyoming?

Owners file a claim online and receive an emailed claim form within about 30 minutes, with a checklist of documents to upload. Wyoming asks for the Social Security number to verify identity; owners may enter zeros instead, but that can slow the claim.

### What rules apply to finder services for unclaimed royalties in Wyoming?

Wyoming does not cap finder fees. Agreements to pay a finder are unenforceable if made within 24 months after the property reaches the state, or within 12 months before the holder is due to report it, and later agreements must be in writing.

Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; consult a qualified attorney about your situation. Facts are from the state's unclaimed-property office and the state code, checked Nov 2, 2026. Related: [unclaimed royalties in every state](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/unclaimed-mineral-royalties) · [suspended royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/suspended-royalties-guide) · [find your payor](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/find-your-payor)

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