Natrona County, Wyoming Court Filing
Fee Lookup

Court filing fees in Natrona County, Wyoming are collected by the Natrona County Probate Court in Casper according to Wyoming's statutory fee schedule, plus any local surcharges authorized by county ordinance. Wyoming's court structure — District Court (civil/family/probate) / Circuit Court (small claims/limited civil) — determines which courthouse accepts which case types and what fees apply.

The Natrona County Probate Court operates as a moderate-volume court. Confirming the current fee schedule with the clerk's office is recommended, as fees can change when new state legislation takes effect or when the county updates its local surcharge schedule.

For the full Wyoming court filing fee schedule, see our Wyoming Court Filing Fees.

The Natrona County District Court is located at 111 S Wolcott St, Casper WY 82601. The court clerk can be reached at (307) 235-9202.

Visit the court's website for current forms, fee schedules, and filing instructions.

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

• Filing fees in Natrona County are based on Wyoming's statutory schedule, which applies statewide, plus any local surcharges assessed by the county. For reference, the statewide base fees by case type are: probate and estate filings — $95–$150 (District Court — Probate)
• civil complaints and appearances — $100–$175 (District Court) / $25–$45 (Circuit Court)
• family law matters (divorce, custody, support) — $100–$175 (District Court — Domestic Relations)
• small claims filings — $25–$45 (Circuit Court / Justice of the Peace small claims). These figures represent the state-level base
• the total amount due at the Natrona County Probate Court in Casper may include additional local charges.

The clerk's office at the Natrona County Probate Court in Casper can confirm whether any local assessments apply beyond the state statutory base fee.

• Beyond the initial filing fee, Natrona County litigants and estate administrators should budget for recurring court costs throughout the proceeding: fees for filing subsequent motions and responses, charges for certified copies of letters testamentary or court orders (typically $5 to $25 per document in Wyoming), jury demand deposits in civil cases, and in probate matters, fees associated with filing the inventory, accountings, and petition for discharge.
• For a complete picture of expected court costs in Natrona County, request the full fee schedule from the Natrona County Probate Court clerk in Casper before initiating the proceeding.

Wyoming is expanding e-filing across its court system. The Natrona County Probate Court in Casper may still accept or require paper filings for some case types.

Contact the clerk directly to confirm requirements for your case type and whether a convenience fee (typically $2–$8 per transaction) applies. For full statewide e-filing details, see our Wyoming Court Filing Fees.

• Natrona County residents who cannot afford court filing fees may apply for a fee waiver under Wyo.
• Stat.
• Ann. § 5-3-102.
• To apply, file a declaration of financial condition with the Natrona County Probate Court clerk's office in Casper at the time of your initial filing.
• The declaration lists all household income sources, monthly expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• A judge or court commissioner reviews the application and issues an order granting or denying the waiver, typically within a few days of submission.

• Eligibility for a fee waiver in Natrona County generally requires that household income fall at or below 125% to 200% of the federal poverty level, or that the applicant is receiving qualifying public benefits — commonly Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or public housing assistance.
• The specific income thresholds and qualifying programs are defined in Wyo.
• Stat.
• Ann. § 5-3-102 and may have been updated by recent legislation.
• Ask the Natrona County Probate Court clerk in Casper for the current income guidelines before completing your declaration.

• A granted fee waiver covers filing fees charged by the Natrona County Probate Court — including initial filing fees and subsequent filings in the same case — but does not cover costs owed to third parties.
• In Natrona County probate proceedings, a fee waiver does not eliminate the cost of publishing a notice to creditors in a newspaper of general circulation (a statutory requirement in most states), service of process fees paid to process servers or the sheriff's office, or costs for court-ordered appraisals.
• Budget for these additional costs separately even when a fee waiver is in effect.