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Buying a car in Wyoming.

Wyoming charges sales and use tax (paid to county treasurer at registration) of 4% at the state level, and local jurisdictions add their own, which brings a typical vehicle to about 5%. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.

5%
Typical combined tax on a vehicle
Full credit
Trade-in reduces the taxable price
$15.00
Title fee
$750
Registration, typical new car
~$500
Doc fee, typical (no cap)

How the tax works.

Sales tax on a vehicle is paid to the county treasurer of the county where the vehicle is registered, at 4% state plus that county's option taxes: most counties 1% (5% total); Carbon, Hot Springs, Niobrara, Platte, Sheridan, Sweetwater 2% (6%); Teton 3% (7%); Park and Sublette 0% (4%). Albany County rises to 2% on October 1, 2026.

Manufacturer rebates are included in the taxable sales price in Wyoming; dealer discounts reduce it.

Title fee $15 is set by W.S. 31-2-201 (not fetched in this run; widely published by county clerks).

Trade-ins: Trade-in allowance for a motor vehicle taken in trade reduces the taxable sales price (W.S. 39-15-101(a)(vii)).

At the DMV.

FeeAmount
Title$15.00
Registration (value-based)~$750
State fee $30 per year for passenger cars plus the county registration fee: 3% of 60% of the factory price (MSRP plus special equipment) in the first year of service, then 3% of 50%, 40%, 30%, 20% and 15% (year 6 onward), minimum $5. A $40,000 MSRP car pays $720 county + $30 state in year 1.
Annual value-based tax: {"name":"County registration fee (value-based)","rate":"3% of a declining percentage of factory price (60% year 1 to 15% year 6+)","notes":"This fee is the value-based portion of registration and is deductible."}

Leasing in Wyoming.

Lease tax applies to each monthly payment rather than to the full price of the car, so you pay it as you go.

Cities in Wyoming.

Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.

CheyenneLaramie CountyCasperNatrona CountyLaramieAlbany CountyGilletteCampbell CountyEvanstonUinta CountyJacksonTeton CountyRock SpringsSweetwater CountyAftonLincoln CountyAladdinCrook CountyAlbinLaramie County
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Questions.

How much is sales tax on a car in Wyoming?

Wyoming charges 4% at the state level and local jurisdictions add more, so a typical combined rate on a vehicle is about 5% and can reach 7% at the high end. The rate is set by the address you register the car to, so pick your city above for the exact figure.

Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Wyoming?

Trade-in allowance for a motor vehicle taken in trade reduces the taxable sales price (W.S. 39-15-101(a)(vii)).

What are title and registration fees in Wyoming?

Title is $15.00. State fee $30 per year for passenger cars plus the county registration fee: 3% of 60% of the factory price (MSRP plus special equipment) in the first year of service, then 3% of 50%, 40%, 30%, 20% and 15% (year 6 onward), minimum $5. A $40,000 MSRP car pays $720 county + $30 state in year 1.

Is the doc fee capped in Wyoming?

No. Wyoming sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $500. No statutory cap. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).

How is a lease taxed in Wyoming?

Tax applies to each monthly payment rather than the whole price of the car, so the tax is spread across the lease.

Where these numbers come from.

Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.