Overview
That's the trap: Wyoming's advertised tax rate looks small, but the county registration fee is really a mini property tax on the car, assessed every single year for as long as you own it (it just keeps shrinking, bottoming out at 15% of MSRP from year six onward - forever). Enter your numbers below for the real out-the-door total, itemized the way your county treasurer will bill it.
01 - Official fees
Wyoming tax, title & license fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sales/use tax | 4%–7% | state 4% + county option; rate follows your county of residence |
| Certificate of title | $15 | flat, statewide |
| State registration fee (car/light truck) | $30/yr | $25 for motorcycles |
| County registration fee | Factory price × 60%→15% × 3% | depreciates over 5 years, then flat |
| VIN inspection (out-of-state title) | $10 | |
| EV decal fee | $100/yr | cut from $200 on 7/1/2026 |
| Plug-in hybrid decal fee | $50/yr | new, effective 7/1/2026 |
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 pay TTL in Wyoming
- 1
Get the title signed over by the seller, or let the dealer handle the paperwork on a new purchase.
- 2
Take the title, a bill of sale, and your ID to your county treasurer within 65 days of the sale.
- 3
The treasurer calculates sales/use tax on the price, at your county's rate - not the seller's.
- 4
Pay the $15 title fee, the tax, the $30 state fee, and the county ad valorem fee based on the factory price, in one visit.
- 5
If the prior title was from another state, get the VIN inspected by a sheriff, police department, or the Highway Patrol first ($10).
03 - Same state, other costs
More Wyoming vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Wyoming tax, title & license FAQ
How much is TTL on a $70,000 new truck in Wyoming?
In Laramie County (6% tax), roughly $5,505 in the first year: $4,200 sales tax, $15 title, $30 state fee, and a $1,260 county fee (70% of MSRP is taxed at 60% in year one, times 3%). That county fee alone is what surprises new-truck buyers who expected Wyoming to be cheap.
Why does my registration bill use my truck's ORIGINAL sticker price, not what I paid?
Wyoming's county registration fee is legally structured like a property tax on the vehicle, not a purchase tax - it's assessed on the factory MSRP every year you own the car, discounted by a fixed depreciation schedule (60% → 50% → 40% → 30% → 20%, then a permanent 15% floor from year six on). Buying the truck used for less doesn't lower this fee; only its age does.
Does the county fee ever go away?
No. It bottoms out at 15% of the original factory price and stays there for as long as you own and register the vehicle - even a 20-year-old truck still owes 15% × 3% of its 1980s-or-whenever MSRP every year.
Which county should I use for the sales tax rate?
Your county of residence as it appears on the title - not the county of the dealership. A Cheyenne resident buying in Jackson still pays Laramie County's 6%, not Teton County's 7%.
Is there a trade-in tax credit in Wyoming?
Yes, on dealer purchases - the treasurer taxes your price minus the trade-in allowance. Private-party sales have no dealer to structure a trade through, so the full agreed price is taxed.
What if I just moved to Wyoming with a car I already own?
You still register it with your new county treasurer, and Wyoming use tax may apply if you didn't already pay an equivalent sales tax elsewhere - but the county fee based on factory price and age applies from the start regardless.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.