Overview
The result: a new $40,000 SUV's county fee alone is $720 in year one (40,000 × 60% × 3%), while the same SUV at 10 years old still owes $180 a year (40,000 × 15% × 3%) - forever. Enter your vehicle's original sticker price and age below for the real number.
01 - Official fees
Wyoming registration fees fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State fee - passenger car/light truck | $30/yr | |
| State fee - motorcycle | $25/yr | |
| State fee - trailer ≤ 1,000 lbs | $5/yr | |
| State fee - trailer 1,001–3,500 lbs | $30/yr | |
| State fee - trailer 3,501–4,500 lbs | $40/yr | |
| State fee - trailer 4,501–5,500 lbs | $50/yr | |
| State fee - trailer 5,501–6,000 lbs | $70/yr | |
| State fee - trailer 6,001+ lbs | $90/yr | |
| County fee | Factory price × 60%→15% × 3% | same formula, every county |
| VIN inspection | $10 | only if the prior title is from another state |
| EV decal fee | $100/yr | $50/yr for plug-in hybrids |
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 register a vehicle in Wyoming
- 1
Get Wyoming liability insurance in place.
- 2
If the prior title is from out of state, have the VIN inspected by a sheriff, police department, or Highway Patrol officer ($10).
- 3
Bring the title, insurance proof, and ID to your county treasurer's office (not a state DMV - Wyoming doesn't have one).
- 4
Pay the flat state fee for your vehicle type, plus the county fee based on the factory price and model-year age.
- 5
Renew annually; most counties offer online renewal once you're in the system.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Wyoming vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Wyoming registration fees FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Wyoming?
It depends almost entirely on the vehicle's original sticker price and age. A new $35,000 car's first-year total is about $30 state fee + $630 county fee ($35,000 × 60% × 3%) = $660. A 10-year-old version of that same car pays $30 + $157.50 = $187.50 a year - same formula, lower depreciation percentage.
Why is my registration so much higher than my neighbor's identical-looking car?
The county fee is based on the ORIGINAL factory price of your specific vehicle, including any factory options, not a generic model average - and it depends on model-year age. A loaded trim registered new will cost noticeably more than a base trim of the same age.
Does the county fee ever stop increasing my bill as the car ages?
It only ever goes down, then flattens. The schedule is 60% (year 1), 50% (year 2), 40% (year 3), 30% (year 4), 20% (year 5), then a permanent 15% from year six onward - it never reaches zero as long as you keep the vehicle registered.
Do trailers pay the county fee too?
No - trailers pay only the flat state fee, banded by weight from $5 (1,000 lbs or less) up to $90 (6,001+ lbs). The factory-price county fee applies to cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Does Wyoming require an emissions or safety inspection to register?
No. Wyoming has no statewide vehicle safety or emissions inspection program - the only inspection you'll ever face is the one-time $10 VIN check when titling a vehicle whose last title came from another state.
Is the 3% county rate the same everywhere?
Yes - the depreciation schedule and the 3% ratio are set in state law and apply identically in all 23 counties. Only your vehicle sales tax rate (4%–7%) changes by county; the registration formula does not.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.