Eligibility:
All consumers
Fees:
No fees for identity theft victims. All others pay $10 to place the freeze, lift it temporarily, or remove it altogether.
Note:
Requires electronic and telephone methods to lift, imposes the 15 minute lift timeframe starting September 1, 2008.
Effective date of law:
July 1, 2007
Permanent freeze remains until removal requested by consumer.
Copy of Wyoming’s security freeze law Instructions for using Wyoming’s security freeze law
Nebraska
Eligibility: All consumers. Fees:
No fees for identity theft victims and minors. All others pay a one time $15 fee to place the freeze. No fee for lifting the freeze temporarily or removing it altogether.
Effective: September 1, 2007
Note:
Security freeze automatically expires after 7 years from date of placement.
Copy of Nebraska’s security freeze law Instructions for using Nebraska’s security freeze law