Last Update: September 17, 2026

Change Information on Vehicle Registration in Wyoming

Vehicle registration information in Wyoming is maintained at the county level rather than by a single statewide motor vehicle office. Registration records and license plates are issued by the county treasurer, while certificates of title are issued by the county clerk. WYDOT Motor Vehicle Services performs the department's statewide functions, including title searches, bonded titles, state-assigned vehicle identification numbers, and specialty plate administration.

Wyoming Vehicle Registration Changes that Commonly Require Action

An update to a Wyoming registration or title record is required when any of the following events occurs:

• The physical address or mailing address recorded on a registration or certificate of title changes.
• The owner's legal name changes, requiring the title record and the registration record to be brought into agreement.
• Information shown on a certificate of registration is incorrect, including information carried over from the original application.
• A vehicle is acquired by purchase, gift, or other transfer of ownership, which requires a title application and a new registration.
• An owner who previously registered a vehicle in another jurisdiction establishes Wyoming residency.
• A license plate is transferred from a vehicle that has been sold or disposed of to a newly acquired vehicle.
• A lease agreement terminates, and the remaining registration fees are applied to a replacement vehicle.
• An error appears on the face of a certificate of title or in a title assignment.
• A certificate of registration, license plate, or validation sticker is lost, mutilated, or destroyed.

Where to File a Wyoming Vehicle Registration Change

Wyoming separates motor vehicle records between 2 county offices, and the filing location depends on the record being changed.

• Registration records and license plates. Standard license plates and vehicle registrations are obtained through the county treasurer in the county seat of the county of residence. County treasurers issue certificates of registration, collect registration fees and sales or use tax, issue replacement credentials, and maintain the registration record.
• Title and lien records. Wyoming titles and lien filings are processed through the county clerk in the county seat of the county of residence. Applications for an original title, a corrected title, or a duplicate title, together with the vehicle identification number inspection associated with a title application, are handled by that office.
• Statewide functions. WYDOT Motor Vehicle Services administers the department's motor vehicle programs, which include title searches, bonded titles, state-assigned vehicle identification numbers, and title branding based on information reported to the National Motor Vehicle Titling Information System. The routing information published by the department identifies the office responsible for each function.

A registration renewal may be processed through a county treasurer's office in a county other than the county of residence, and the county that receives the registration fees retains them for distribution to its taxing entities.

Wyoming Address Changes on Vehicle Registration

The address shown on a Wyoming vehicle registration is part of the county treasurer's registration record. County treasurers provide an address change request service for motor vehicle registrations, and the updated address is applied to the registration record for the vehicle.

The address recorded on a certificate of title is held separately by the county clerk in the county that issued the title. Where the address on a title requires correction, the request is filed with that county clerk's office, which confirms the documentation required to accompany the application.

Wyoming Name Changes and Title-Linked Corrections

A legal name change in Wyoming is both a title matter and a registration matter. The certificate of title and the certificate of registration are issued from the same ownership record, so an owner's name that no longer matches the owner's current legal name must be corrected on the title and then reflected on the registration. The county clerk processes the title correction, and the county treasurer issues the corresponding registration.

Wyoming requires title applications, title assignments, and the supporting documents for a transfer to agree as to the owner's name, and title documents must be executed and, in the usual case, signed before a notarial officer. County clerk offices also maintain the notarization requirements that apply when a person named on a title cannot appear in person, and those offices provide the forms used for name and ownership corrections, including those processed before a title is issued.

Where an error appears on the face of a certificate of title, the owner or lienholder of record applies to the county clerk for a new certificate of title. County clerk offices should be contacted regarding the supporting documents required to establish a legal name change, such as the certificate or order that establishes the change, before the application is filed.

Correcting Incorrect Information on a Wyoming Registration Record

Corrections are handled by different offices depending on the record involved. A correction to a registration record is processed by the county treasurer. A correction to a title record is processed by the county clerk.

Registration records. Where a certificate of registration, license plate, or validation sticker is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, the owner may obtain a duplicate certificate of registration, new license plates, or new validation stickers from any county treasurer upon application showing the loss, return of mutilated plates or stickers where applicable, and payment of the duplicate fee. Where the information shown on a registration is incorrect, the application is filed with the county treasurer's office that issued the credential, which determines the fee for the reissued item.

Title records. Two procedures apply, and the correct one depends on where the error is recorded. An error in a title assignment is corrected by an affidavit submitted with the title application. An error recorded on the face of a certificate of title cannot be corrected on the existing document; the owner or lienholder of record must apply for a new certificate of title through the county clerk, submitting the current certificate and a statement supporting the requested correction.

A duplicate certificate of title is obtained from the county clerk who issued the original title. The applicant files an affidavit describing the loss, and all owners listed on the face of the title sign the application for a duplicate title, which is notarized before submission. The upper portion of the Wyoming title application is used for an original title application, while the lower portion records the vehicle identification number inspection completed by law enforcement.

Wyoming Deadlines for Vehicle Registration Changes

The deadlines below are set by W.S. 31-2-201 and related provisions of Title 31.

• Transfer of ownership involving a dealer permit. Registration and the title application are due within 60 days of the vehicle being transferred with a temporary license permit issued by a licensed dealer.
• Transfer of ownership from an out-of-state dealer. Registration and the title application are due within 60 days, regardless of when the out-of-state temporary permit expires.
• Transfer of ownership under the bill of sale provisions. Registration and the title application are due within 60 days, where the transfer is processed under W.S. 31-2-104(h). The vehicle may be operated during that period when accompanied by a signed bill of sale.
• Other transfers of ownership. Registration and the title application are due within 45 days. The vehicle may be operated during that period when accompanied by a properly executed title transferring interest to the transferee.
• License plate transfer. Application to transfer a license registration number to a newly acquired vehicle is due within 60 days of acquisition.
• Permanent trailer plate transfer. An application to transfer a permanent trailer registration number is due within 60 days of acquiring another trailer.
• Lease termination. The remaining balance of registration fees may be transferred to a replacement leased vehicle where the lease occurs within 45 days after termination of ownership.
• New residents. Registration is required upon becoming a resident. A person not from this state who operates a vehicle for transportation to or from, or for the purpose of, gainful employment must register immediately, and a nonresident worker may instead purchase a temporary worker registration permit from the county treasurer.
• Temporary registrations. A temporary registration permit issued by a county treasurer authorizes operation for a period of 30, 60, or 90 days from the date of issuance, and 1 such permit may be obtained in a 12-month period.

No motor vehicle may be registered unless the applicant verifies that the vehicle is covered by a motor vehicle liability policy in full force and effect in amounts provided by W.S. 31-9-405(b), or by a bond on file with the department. Proof of insurance must be carried in the insured vehicle and presented when requested by a peace officer.

How Much Does It Cost To Change Vehicle Registration Details in Wyoming?

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), Motor Vehicle Services, oversees vehicle titling and registration, with titles processed through county clerk offices and registrations issued through county treasurer offices.

Contact Information

Wyoming Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services
5300 Bishop Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340
Phone: (307) 777-4709
Official Website: Wyoming Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services