Wyoming Title Transfer Cost
Transferring a car title in Wyoming costs $15 in title fees. Buying a used car privately for $15,000, you'd pay about $825 in total, with $600 of that in tax and the rest for title and registration.
Wyoming title fees
These are the title-related fees in Wyoming's official schedule (source). Most buyers pay only the standard title fee, plus a lien fee if the car is financed.
| Title | $15 |
|---|---|
| Lien | $20 |
Example: buying a used car from a private seller in Wyoming
A 4-year-old car bought from a private seller for $15,000, worked out with the Wyoming car tax calculator:
| Title | $15 |
|---|---|
| Tax on the sale | $600 |
| State registration (if you register it now) | $30 |
| County registration (if you register it now) | $180 |
| Estimated total | $825 |
Local taxes, county fees and inspections aren't included. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Transferring a title to a family member or as a gift
| Gift / inheritance | Taxed unless a DOR exemption is confirmed |
|---|
Inherited vehicles
| Gift / inheritance | Taxed unless a DOR exemption is confirmed |
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Other cases that change the cost in Wyoming
| Renewal | No sales tax and no title |
|---|---|
| County registration base | Uses factory price on title, not sale price |
How Wyoming works out what you owe
- Taxable = price - trade-in
- Tax = taxable x combined rate for residence locality
- County registration = max($5, 3% x factory price x age factor)
- Total = tax + title + state registration + county registration + lien + VIN inspection + doc fee
What to bring
The title signed over by the seller (with the odometer reading), a bill of sale, proof of insurance and your ID. If the car still has a loan, the lender must release the lien first.
Official sources checked for Wyoming: www.dot.state.wy.us, wyoleg.gov, afdc.energy.gov.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transfer a car title in Wyoming?
The title fee is $15. For a used car bought privately for $15,000, the title, tax and registration come to about $825.
Do I pay sales tax when a title is transferred in Wyoming?
Usually yes. On a $15,000 private sale, Wyoming charges about $600. Gifts, family transfers and inheritances can be treated differently (see below).
How do I transfer a car title to a family member in Wyoming?
Gift / inheritance: Taxed unless a DOR exemption is confirmed.
What happens to a car title after a death in Wyoming?
Gift / inheritance: Taxed unless a DOR exemption is confirmed.