Wyoming Escheat and Unclaimed Property Laws
| State | Reporting Period | Deadline | Due Diligence | Negative Report | Voluntary Disclosure Agreement | Reporting Method | Remittance Method | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | July 1 to June 30 | Before November 1 | $50 minimum, written notice to last known address not more than 120 days before filing | Not Required | Available | Electronic only, NAUPA II format, file extension: .txt, .hrs, or .rpt, submitted through online portal. Manual entry also available on the online portal. | Funds: Check Securities: DTC, DWAC | Wyoming Unclaimed Property |
The state of Wyoming has a Reporting Checklist and Quick Reference Guide for holders of unclaimed property. Wyoming has not enacted the 2016 Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (RUUPA).
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Reporting Period
The annual reporting period for unclaimed property in Wyoming is July 1 to June 30.
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Due Diligence Requirements
Holders of unclaimed property must perform due diligence to show that they attempted to find the rightful owner of unclaimed property. For any balance greater than $50, written notice must be sent to the owners last known address not more than 120 days before the unclaimed property report is filed. Keep records to prove that due diligence was completed including whether mail was returned as undeliverable.
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Reporting and Remittance Deadline
Annual reports and remittances are due before November 1.
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Reporting Format
Reports must be electronic only and in the NAUPA II file format. File formats accepted are .txt, .hrs and .rpt. These formats can be generated through the HRS Pro software. The HRS Pro software has a limited free version that has restrictions including one user, one company and less than 100 properties per state report.
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Reporting and Remittance Method
Reports can be submitted on on the state portal. Funds can be transferred through Check. Securities can be transferred through DTC or DWAC.
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Negative Reports
Negative reports refer to reports that need to be filed when there is no unclaimed property to report or remit to the state for the year. Wyoming does not require negative reports.
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA)
In some states, the unclaimed property Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) provides the opportunity for holders of unclaimed property to voluntarily report and remit past unclaimed property. If accepted by the state, the holder is then exempt from fines and penalties that cover the VDA period. The holder is expected to maintain strict compliance with state unclaimed property laws after the VDA period. VDAs are usually available on a one-time basis only to holders that are not already under state audit. Wyoming does have a VDA program.
Wyoming Unclaimed Property Dormancy Periods
Dormancy periods for unclaimed property in the state of Wyoming vary, refer to the Property Type Table.
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