Official fees
Wyoming title transfer fee chart
Certificate of title
$15
new title or transfer, flat statewide
VIN inspection
$10
only if the prior title is from another state
Sales/use tax
4%–7%
by county of residence, due within 65 days
Late civil penalty
greater of $25 or 10% of tax
starts day 66
Late interest
1% per month
or part of a month, from day 66
Figures verified July 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with your county treasurer (WYDOT) - counties can add small local fees.
Official Wyoming forms you'll need
- MV-300AApplication for Certificate of Title and VIN/HIN Inspection Form
required for every title transfer - sale, gift, or inheritance
Get the current version of each form from your county treasurer (WYDOT) before you file - agencies revise forms, and offices reject outdated ones.
Step by step
How to transfer a title in Wyoming
- 1
Get the title properly signed over by the seller, with the odometer reading recorded.
- 2
If the current title is from out of state, get the VIN inspected by law enforcement first ($10).
- 3
Take the title, bill of sale, and ID to your county clerk's office within 65 days of the sale.
- 4
Pay the $15 title fee and, at the county treasurer, the sales/use tax at your county's rate.
- 5
Register the vehicle in the same visit - the state fee and county ad valorem fee are due at the same time.
- Title fee
- $15
- Tax deadline
- 65 days
- Late penalty
- greater of $25 or 10%
- Interest
- 1%/month
- Out-of-state title
- +$10 VIN check
Overview
The 65-day clock applies whether you bought from a dealer, a private seller, or brought a vehicle in from out of state - and if the prior title came from another state, budget an extra stop for the $10 VIN inspection, done by a sheriff, police department, or the Wyoming Highway Patrol, before the county clerk will issue the new title. Use the calculator below if you're already past the deadline.
Same state, other costs
More Wyoming vehicle costs
Common questions
Wyoming title transfer FAQ
- How much does it cost to transfer a title in Wyoming?
- The certificate itself is $15. The real number depends on the sales/use tax you owe - 4% to 7% of the price, based on your county of residence - plus a $10 VIN inspection if the prior title is from another state.
- What exactly happens if I pay the tax late?
- From day 66 on, the county treasurer adds a civil penalty of whichever is greater - $25 flat, or 10% of the tax owed - plus interest at 1% per month or any part of a month. A $1,500 tax bill paid three months late picks up $150 in penalty plus roughly $45 in interest.
- Does the 65-day deadline apply to every county?
- It's the standard used by most Wyoming county treasurers, though a few (Goshen County, for example) run a 60-day window instead - confirm your specific county's deadline when you buy.
- Can I transfer a Wyoming title online?
- No - titling goes through your county clerk's office in person, with the physical title and a completed application. Only some registration renewals are available online, and that's a separate step handled by the county treasurer.
- What's the VIN inspection and when do I need one?
- It's a physical check confirming the vehicle identification number matches the title, required whenever the vehicle's current title is from outside Wyoming. A sheriff's office, city police department, or the Highway Patrol performs it for $10, and you'll need the stamped form before the county clerk issues your Wyoming title.
- Do I still need a title for a vehicle I'm inheriting?
- Yes - county clerks handle inherited-vehicle transfers with estate documentation (a will, small-estate affidavit, or probate order) alongside the standard $15 title fee; sales tax generally doesn't apply to a true inheritance, but bring documentation to your county treasurer to confirm.
Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.
