Wyoming Car Sales Tax Calculator Tax, title & license fees (2026)
State + local sales/use tax at owner's residence · 4% state rate
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How much is car sales tax in Wyoming?
Wyoming charges a 4% state sales or use tax on vehicles, plus any county option tax where you live. The other major cost is the county registration fee, which is based on the vehicle's factory price and drops over the first six years.
Take the price minus your trade-in and multiply by 4% plus your county's rate. The rate comes from your principal residence, not the dealer's county. Pay within 65 days of purchase.
County registration is 3% of the factory price shown on the title, multiplied by an age factor: 60% in year one, 50% in year two, 40%, 30%, 20% and then 15% from year six. It's based on the factory price, not what you paid or Blue Book.
State registration is $30 for passenger cars and light trucks, and the title is $15.
- 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
Wyoming car tax example with real numbers
New car with a trade-in
You buy a new car for $30,000 with a factory price of $32,000, and trade in your old one for $6,000. Your county adds 1%.
- Taxable amount: $30,000 − $6,000 = $24,000.
- State tax at 4%: $960. County tax at 1%: $240.
- County registration: 3% × $32,000 × 60% = $576.
- With the $15 title and $30 state registration, the estimated first-year total is $1,821.
| Taxes | |
|---|---|
| State sales tax4% of $24,000.00 | $960 |
| County sales tax1% of $24,000.00 | $240 |
| Title & registration | |
| Title | $15 |
| State registration | $30 |
| County registration3% × factory price × 60% | $576 |
| Estimated total | $1,821 |
Computed with the calculator on this page using the figures in our data. Local add-ons not mentioned in the example are left out.
Exceptions that change your Wyoming tax bill
Renewals
Renewing registration involves no sales tax, but the county fee is charged again at the next age factor.
Gifts and inheritance
These are taxed unless the Department of Revenue confirms an exemption, so don't assume they're tax-free.
Wyoming vehicle sales tax rates
| State rate | 4% |
|---|---|
| Local rate | Varies by county of residence |
Wyoming title & registration fees
| Title | $15 |
|---|---|
| Lien | $20 |
| VIN inspection | $10 |
| State registration | $30 |
| Motorcycle registration | $25 |
| County registration |
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Wyoming car tax exemptions & special cases
| Renewal | No sales tax and no title |
|---|---|
| Gift / inheritance | Taxed unless a DOR exemption is confirmed |
| County registration base | Uses factory price on title, not sale price |
Wyoming car tax FAQ
Which county rate applies to a car in Wyoming?
The rate where you live, not where the dealer is.
Why is Wyoming registration so expensive on a new car?
The county fee is 3% of the factory price times an age factor that starts at 60% in year one.
How long do I have to pay Wyoming sales tax on a vehicle?
Within 65 days of the purchase date.
Does the county fee drop over time?
Yes. The age factor falls each year to 15% from year six on.
Sources & verification
We checked these figures against the following official pages on October 7, 2026:
- www.dot.state.wy.us/files/live/sites/wydot/files/shared/Motor%20Vehicle%20Services/WYSales
- wyoleg.gov/InterimCommittee/2017/08-1026APPENDIX7.PDF
Not yet confirmed on an official page: title 15; lien 20; VIN 10; motorcycle 25; county minimum 5. Treat these figures as estimates.
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