Identity Theft
W.S. 6-3-901 — a felony when the benefit sought reaches $1,000
Willfully getting another person's identifying information and using it for any unlawful purpose, such as getting credit, goods, services or medical information in their name without consent, is theft of identity.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit and Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
Identifying information covers a name with an address, phone number, social security number, driver's license number, card numbers with their codes, a username with its password, medical and health insurance information, biometric data and more.
| Benefit gained or sought | Grade | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit gained or soughtNone, or less than $1,000 | GradeMisdemeanor | PenaltyUp to six months, a fine of up to $750, or both |
| Benefit gained or sought$1,000 or more | GradeFelony | PenaltyUp to ten years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both |
Records set straight. Restitution can include the victim's attorney fees and the cost of clearing their credit. When someone uses another's identity to commit a crime and is convicted of it, the court records show that the person whose identity was used did not commit it.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 6-3-901 — Unauthorized use of personal identifying information; penalties; restitution
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.