Car Registration Requirements for New Wyoming Residents
Persons relocating to Wyoming with motor vehicles registered in other jurisdictions must complete title and registration transfer through county offices.
Timeline for New Wyoming Residents
Wyoming Statute 31-2-201 requires new residents to register vehicles immediately upon establishing residency. The registration process requires obtaining a Wyoming title from the county clerk before registering with the county treasurer.
Establishing Wyoming Residency
Wyoming defines residency through multiple criteria. An individual becomes a resident upon meeting any of the following conditions:
- Gainful employment or engagement in trade, profession, or occupation within Wyoming while owning, leasing, or renting a residence or remaining in the jurisdiction for 120 days or more
- Filing a homestead or military tax exemption on property
- Registering to vote in Wyoming
- Applying for public assistance from Wyoming
- Purchasing or holding a valid Wyoming resident hunting or fishing license
Required Documentation for Car Registration in Wyoming
Wyoming processes title applications through county clerk offices located in each county seat. Following title issuance, vehicle registrations and license plates are obtained through county treasurer offices in the county of residence.
Title Application Documents
- Application for Certificate of Title and VIN/HIN Inspection Form
- Out-of-state certificate of title with assignment and warranty of title
- VIN inspection statement by a Wyoming law enforcement officer or a licensed Wyoming dealer
- Odometer disclosure affidavit for vehicles with odometers
- Proof of factory price or valuation documentation
- Sales tax receipt or exemption documentation
- Proof of ownership documentation, including a bill of sale
Insurance Requirements
Wyoming requires minimum liability insurance coverage of at least $25,000/$50,000/$20,000:
- $25,000 per person for bodily injury or death
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury or death involving multiple persons
- $20,000 per accident for property damage
Registration Fees and Costs in Wyoming
Wyoming assesses registration fees consisting of state fees and county fees. County fees are calculated as 3% of 60% of the factory price, plus $5.00 for special equipment, whichever is greater.
Title Fees
Title application fees vary by county. Contact the appropriate county clerk for specific title fee amounts.
Additional Fees
- Electric vehicle annual fee – $200.00 road maintenance assessment
- County registration fee based on factory price calculation
- Sales tax on vehicle value unless an exemption applies
Contact Information
Wyoming Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Services
5300 Bishop Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340
Phone: (307) 777-4709
WYDOT Motor Vehicle Services
County Clerk Offices (for title applications)
Contact information: Wyoming County Clerks
County Treasurer Offices (for registration and plates)
Contact information: Wyoming County Treasurers
