Overview
Without that proof, or if the recipient isn't immediate family, Wyoming taxes the transfer at the vehicle's fair market value, the same as it always has for gifts. Either way, the title transfer itself still costs the standard $15. The calculator below runs both scenarios so you know what to bring to the counter.
01 - Official fees
Wyoming gift a car fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate-family gift, proof of prior tax paid | $0 tax | new exemption, effective 7/1/2026 |
| Immediate-family gift, no proof available | 4%–7% of fair market value | |
| Gift to a friend, cousin, or partner (not immediate family) | 4%–7% of fair market value | exemption does not apply |
| Certificate of title | $15 | due regardless of exemption status |
| VIN inspection (out-of-state title) | $10 |
Figures verified June 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with your county treasurer (WYDOT) - counties can add small local fees.
02 - Step by step
How to gift a car in Wyoming
- 1
Confirm the recipient qualifies as immediate family: spouse, parent/child, step-relation, grandparent/grandchild, or sibling.
- 2
Locate proof the giver already paid Wyoming sales or use tax on the vehicle - an old registration receipt or the prior title transaction works.
- 3
Sign the title over, noting the transfer as a gift and recording the odometer reading.
- 4
Take the title and proof of prior tax payment to the county treasurer within 65 days.
- 5
Pay the $15 title fee; if the exemption applies, no sales tax is owed. If not, tax is assessed on fair market value.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Wyoming vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Wyoming gift a car FAQ
Is gifting a car to my child now tax-free in Wyoming?
Yes, as of July 1, 2026 - as long as you (the giver) already paid Wyoming sales or use tax on the vehicle at some point, and you bring proof of that to the county treasurer. Without proof, the county falls back to taxing the transfer on the vehicle's fair market value.
What counts as 'immediate family' under the new exemption?
Spouse, parent or stepparent, child or stepchild, grandparent or grandchild, and sibling or stepsibling. Aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and unmarried partners don't qualify - those transfers are taxed at fair market value regardless of intent.
What if I never actually paid Wyoming tax on the car - I inherited it or moved here with it?
Then the family exemption's proof requirement isn't met, and the county treasurer taxes the gift at the vehicle's fair market value, same as before the law changed. Bring whatever documentation you have - a prior state's tax receipt sometimes satisfies the county's request; ask before assuming you don't qualify.
Does the $15 title fee ever get waived for gifts?
No - the title transfer fee applies to every ownership change regardless of whether sales tax is owed. Only the tax itself can be exempted.
Can I just sell the car to a friend for $1 instead of calling it a gift?
It won't reduce your tax bill - Wyoming counties assess tax on fair market value whenever the stated price looks token or nominal, and the family exemption doesn't extend to friends no matter how the paperwork is worded.
Does the recipient owe anything else after the gift?
Just the standard annual registration: the $30 state fee (car) plus the county fee based on the vehicle's original factory price and age - the gift exemption only covers the one-time sales/use tax, not ongoing registration.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.