How to Sell a Car in Wyoming Privately? (State Guide)

You can’t transfer a car without a title in Wyoming, so you sort the title first. The route depends on your situation: a lost title must be replaced with a duplicate, or where ownership cannot be proven a title obtained through the affidavit of ownership or bonded title process, before the sale.

Under W.S. 31-2-105, a title can be issued without a bond for a vehicle valued under $2,500 using an affidavit of vehicle ownership, so even a low-value car can be titled before you sell. The form to use is Affidavit of Ownership (Form MV-147), used to obtain a title when proof of ownership is missing.

If you’d rather skip the paperwork, some buyers will take a no-title car and handle the title themselves, usually to scrap or part it, though you’ll get less.

The buyer must register the vehicle within 45 days from the date of sale for a private-party purchase.

During that window, they can legally drive the car using the properly signed title as temporary proof of purchase.

The buyer also has 65 days from the date of purchase to pay sales tax before late penalties begin to accumulate.

Yes, title notarization is required in Wyoming. You must sign the assignment section in front of a notary public before the title can legally transfer to the buyer.

You can get a notarization at your county clerk’s office, a bank, or a UPS store. Many county clerks will notarize the title right there when you bring it in, often at no extra charge.

A bill of sale is not required by state law for private vehicle sales in Wyoming. It’s recommended for your protection, but you’re not legally obligated to provide one.

That said, it’s smart to have one. It documents the sale date and price, which can protect you if the buyer doesn’t register the car and traffic violations come back to you.

Bill of sale notarization is not required in Wyoming.

Yes, but you need to coordinate lien release with your lender first.

In Wyoming, any lien on the title must be released by a deputy county clerk or accompanied by a lien release or termination statement from the lienholder before the title can transfer.

If you owe more than the car is worth, you’ll need to pay the difference out of pocket before the title clears.

There is no specific inheritance title form; the county clerk requires letters testamentary or letters of administration and a death certificate. If a will or administrator exists, attach a certified copy of the court appointment and a death certificate. For small estates outside formal probate, a simplified affidavit may be allowed. Contact your county clerk for the documents required.

Contact your county clerk directly, since they handle titles and can tell you exactly which documents they need for your specific situation.

It depends on when the title was issued and how the names are joined.

For titles issued before January 1, 2020, both of you must sign regardless of whether your names are connected with “AND,” “OR,” or “AND/OR.”

For titles issued on or after January 1, 2020: if your names are joined with “OR” only (no JTWROS designation), one signature is enough.

If the title says “AND,” “AND/OR,” or includes “JTWROS,” both of you must still sign in front of a notary.

Don’t try to fix it yourself with white-out or cross-outs. A corrected or altered title will be rejected at the county clerk’s office. You’ll need to apply for a duplicate title and start over.

A duplicate title costs $15.00 and is requested from the county clerk’s office that issued the original title. It is usually same day when applied for in person. Once you have the clean duplicate, fill it in carefully before signing.

Your obligations as the seller are the same whether the buyer is from Wyoming or another state. Sign the title in front of a notary and hand it over with a bill of sale.

The buyer may face additional steps on their end. Many states require a VIN inspection when a car is brought in from out of state. That’s the buyer’s responsibility to handle in their home state, not yours.

If you’re selling to someone from out of state, offer to meet them at the local Sheriff’s office for a quick VIN inspection before you finalize the deal. It takes 10 minutes and builds a lot of trust with buyers who are driving in from another state to buy your car.

No, Wyoming license plates stay with the seller. You can transfer your plates to another vehicle you own, or destroy them.

Your registration expires automatically when the title transfers, so there’s no separate step needed to cancel it.