Transferring a car title after the owner dies in Wyoming
For a spouse, child, heir or executor dealing with a car that was owned by someone who died in Wyoming. In Wyoming, car titles go through your county clerk, which most people call the DMV.
To transfer a car title after the owner dies in Wyoming, a surviving joint owner with right of survivorship applies to a county clerk with a certified copy of the death certificate. A beneficiary on a recorded transfer on death form asks the clerk for a title. In Laramie County, heirs of a small estate use the Affidavit of Distributee.
If the estate is going through probate, or family members disagree, talk to the probate court or a lawyer before you sign anything.
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Which route applies when a car owner dies in Wyoming?
Joint owners with right of survivorship
The survivor applies to the county clerk with a certified copy of the death certificate.
wyoleg.gov checkedThe survivor wants to sell
The survivor can sell without a new title first, and gives the buyer a certified copy of the death certificate.
wyoleg.gov checkedA transfer on death form was recorded
The beneficiary brings the recorded form to the county clerk and asks for a title in their name.
wyoleg.gov checkedIn Laramie County, a small estate
In Laramie County, if the estate is $400,000 or less and more than 30 days have passed, the heirs sign the Affidavit of Distributee in front of a notary or deputy clerk.
Affidavit of Distributeelaramiecountywy.gov checkedCommon questions
Can the survivor sell the car without a new title?
Yes, by signing the title over and giving the buyer a certified copy of the death certificate.
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Who signs the Affidavit of Distributee?
The heirs, in front of a notary or a deputy county clerk, once more than thirty days have passed.
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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.