How to transfer a car title in Wyoming
For private sellers and buyers in Wyoming. A dealer trade-in follows the dealer's own process.
To transfer a car title in Wyoming, the seller signs and dates the title in front of a notary, lists any liens, gives the buyer the title with the car, and takes the plates off. The buyer takes the title to a county clerk and applies for a new one within 45 days of the sale.
What do the buyer and seller each do in Wyoming?
Seller
- Sign the back of the title in front of a notary, list any liens, and date it. Give the title to the buyer with the car.
- In Laramie County, every owner signs in front of a notary. For a title issued on or after January 1, 2020 with names joined by "or", one notarized signature is enough.
- Fill out an Odometer Disclosure Statement with the buyer.
- Take the plates off the car right away.
- Make sure any lien on the title is released, or give the buyer the lien release.
Buyer
- Take the signed title to a county clerk and apply for a new title within 45 days.
- You can drive the car during those 45 days if you carry the signed title.
- In Laramie County, bring the notarized title, the odometer statement, and a VIN inspection if the car has an out of state title.
- In Laramie County, pay the sales or use tax to the county treasurer within 65 days, before you first register the car.
If you're not sure what you need, check with the county clerk before you go. In Laramie County: laramiecountywy.gov
How do I sign over a car title in Wyoming?
Step 2 · Seller
Take the plates off.
Then give the buyer the signed title with the car.
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We have not confirmed whether Wyoming requires a bill of sale. Check with the county clerk before you sell.
How do I put a car title in my name in Wyoming?
Step 1 · Buyer
Take the title to a county clerk.
Apply for a new title there, then pay the sales tax at the county treasurer.
wyoleg.gov checkedStep 2 · Buyer
Fill out the title application.
In Laramie County, it is the top part of the Title Application and VIN Inspection Form.
Wyoming Title Application and VIN Inspection Formlaramiecountywy.gov checked
After your county clerk processes your papers, it issues the new title in the new owner's name.
Wyoming guides
Title transfer fees in Wyoming
We have not confirmed the Wyoming fee amounts yet. Ask the county clerk for the total before you go.
| Fee | Amount | Who pays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title fee | Not confirmed yet | Buyer | laramiecountywy.gov Checked |
| Total of required fees | Not confirmed yet |
Fees can change. Check the official page before you pay.
Special cases
- Giving a car as a giftNot confirmed yet Gift steps for Wyoming are being checked.
- Lost titleUse the Duplicate Certificate of Title Application and Affidavit.
- The owner diedThe steps depend on the estate and who the title names.
Common questions
Can I drive the car before I title it?
Yes, during the deadline period, if you carry the signed title.
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When is the sales tax due in Laramie County?
Before you first register the car, and within the deadline the county treasurer sets.
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Sources for this page
- dot.state.wy.us/files/
live/ Checkedsites/ wydot/ files/ shared/ Compliance_and_Investigation/ 9-22-23%20Properly%20Executed%20Title-Bill%20of%20Sale%20Memo.pdf - laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/
Elected-Officials/ CheckedCounty-Clerk/ Motor-Vehicle-Titles - laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/
Elected-Officials/ CheckedCounty-Clerk/ Motor-Vehicle-Titles/ How-do-I-get-a-title-on-my-vehicle - laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/
Elected-Officials/ CheckedCounty-Clerk/ Motor-Vehicle-Titles/ Motor-Vehicle-title-forms - laramiecountywy.gov/County-Government/
Elected-Officials/ CheckedCounty-Treasurer/ Vehicle-Sales-and-Use-Tax - wyoleg.gov/NXT/
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About this page
This page summarizes official Wyoming sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the county clerk, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.