Is Inspection Required for Registration in Wyoming?
Wyoming imposes no mandatory safety inspection mandate on vehicle registrations and maintains no statewide emissions testing program. The vehicle registration process in Wyoming centers exclusively on vehicle titling through county clerk offices and registration through county treasurers, with the singular inspection requirement tied to vehicle title verification for certain circumstances.
Emissions Testing Absence in Wyoming
Wyoming operates without an operational emissions testing system. The state discontinued its emissions program, leaving no environmental or air quality-based inspection prerequisites for annual registration renewals or new vehicle registration. Consequently, vehicles registered in Wyoming face no tailpipe testing, onboard diagnostic (OBD) scanning, or related air quality assessments as conditions of maintaining or obtaining registration status.
Wyoming Vehicle Registration Requirements by County and Origin
| Vehicle Origin | Registration Type | VIN Inspection | Safety Inspection | Emissions Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state | Initial | Required | Not required | Not required |
| Out-of-state | Renewal | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| In-state | Initial | Not required | Not required | Not required |
| In-state | Renewal | Not required | Not required | Not required |
VIN inspections are mandated exclusively during the title issuance process for imported or out-of-state vehicles being titled in Wyoming for the first time. Wyoming law enforcement officers conduct these inspections, which verify the physical Vehicle Identification Number displayed on the vehicle matches the documentation presented. Once a Wyoming title has been issued, subsequent registration renewals do not necessitate repeat VIN inspections.
Contact Information
Wyoming Department of Transportation—Motor Vehicle Services
5300 Bishop Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340
Phone: (307) 777-4709
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Official Website: Wyoming Department of Transportation
County Treasurer's Office
Official Website: County Treasurer Directory
