Registering and titling a vehicle in Wyoming: new residents, purchases and renewals

How vehicle titles and registration work in Wyoming, where the county clerk and county treasurer come in, what to bring after buying a vehicle or moving from another state, and how renewals, fees and plates work.

Guide · Wyoming · Vehicle registration · Titles · updated October 29, 2026

In Wyoming, vehicles are not handled by the same office as driver licenses. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) sets the forms and rules, but you deal with your county. Standard license plates and registration come from the county treasurer, and titles and lien filings are processed by the county clerk. Both offices are in the county seat of the county where you live. WYDOT publishes contact lists for both, plus a city-to-county list if you are not sure which county you are in. This guide covers buying a vehicle, bringing one from another state, fees, renewals and plates, using WYDOT's pages and examples from two county offices.

The basics

WYDOT's statewide title form is the Application for Certificate of Title and VIN/HIN Inspection Form (MV-300A). Proof of ownership must accompany it. Under state law quoted on the form, the county clerk issues the title once satisfied that you own the vehicle. The clerk will not deliver the title until you show a receipt for payment of sales or use tax.

The form's VIN inspection section is required when the prior title is from a state other than Wyoming. It is not required for a new vehicle with a manufacturer's certificate of origin. The inspection is done by a Wyoming law enforcement officer, or by a licensed Wyoming dealer for vehicles in its inventory. The form cites a $10 fee for each VIN inspected. For a vehicle that is outside Wyoming, an authorized law enforcement officer there can complete the inspection on the approved form.

WYDOT also warns that Wyoming will brand a title based on information in the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), even if the current title shows no brand. You can buy an NMVTIS report and call WYDOT Motor Vehicle Services at 307-777-4709 if you have questions.

Buying a vehicle

The Teton County Treasurer lists what to bring to register a vehicle:

• New vehicle: the manufacturer's certificate (or statement) of origin, a dealer invoice and/or notarized bill of sale, lease paperwork if leased, and proof of insurance.
• Used vehicle: the current title, a dealer invoice and/or notarized bill of sale, lease paperwork if leased, a completed VIN inspection, and proof of insurance.

The same office says registration is due within 45 days if you bought from a private individual, and within 60 days if you bought from a dealer. Sales tax must be paid within 65 days of purchase to avoid penalty and interest. A nonresident, or an owner after a change of ownership, can instead get one temporary registration in a 12-month period, valid for 30, 60 or 90 days.

Moving to Wyoming with a vehicle

The Teton County Treasurer says vehicles belonging to a person who becomes a Wyoming resident must be registered in Wyoming. Nonresidents' vehicles must also be registered if they stay in the state more than 120 days in a 12-month period. Registration is required immediately if the vehicle is used for gain or profit or the owner takes a job. The Teton County Clerk adds that if you have moved to Wyoming and are employed, you must register within 30 days of arriving.

The county pages list a similar set of documents:

• A VIN inspection by local law enforcement, with a $10 fee
• Your title and your most current out-of-state registration
• Proof of insurance
• An odometer reading and the title fee. Uinta County lists a $15 title fee, plus $20 to file a lien.

If a lender holds your title, Uinta County asks for a financing statement or security agreement, or the lender's address and your account number so the clerk can request the title. Teton County uses a lender request form for the same purpose.

Temporary workers who are employed in Wyoming for 120 days or less and keep a valid out-of-state registration and insurance can buy a Temporary Worker Registration Permit from the county treasurer instead. Teton County lists it at $50 per month, for up to 120 days.

For the driver license side of a move, see the Wyoming driver license and ID card guide.

Fees

The Teton County Treasurer says registration fees are set by state law and are the same in every Wyoming county. It lists:

• A county fee: the factory cost, multiplied by a depreciation factor, multiplied by 3%
• A state fee: $30 for a passenger vehicle, and $30 to $90 for trucks depending on empty weight
• An electric vehicle fee of $200 a year, where it applies
• Sales tax the first time a vehicle is registered. Teton County lists 7%, made up of the 4% state sales and use tax plus county taxes.

Because the county fee depends on the vehicle's factory price and age, ask your county treasurer for a quote. Some counties, such as Uinta, offer an online estimate form or calculator.

Renewing your registration

Registration is annual. The Teton County Treasurer says it runs for twelve months from the date of purchase or acquisition, or from the month the vehicle was brought into Wyoming permanently. To renew there, you bring the renewal card or your previous registration and proof of insurance. Whether you can renew online or by mail depends on your county. Teton County, for example, links to an online motor vehicle payment site.

License plates

Standard plates are issued by your county treasurer. WYDOT publishes a list of the county prefix numbers that appear on Wyoming license plates. Teton County notes that Wyoming plates belong to you, so remove them when you sell the vehicle, and tell staff if you want to transfer Wyoming plates to another vehicle. Specialty plates are listed on WYDOT's Titles, Plates and Registration pages.

Homemade or rebuilt vehicles without a VIN need a state-assigned VIN from WYDOT Motor Vehicle Services. That process requires a law enforcement inspection and a photo of the vehicle, and it is open to Wyoming residents only.

To visit a Driver Services office for your license, see the Wyoming DMV visit guide and the Wyoming office list.