Free Wyoming Gift Bill of Sale
Wyoming vehicle title transfers are handled by county clerks — not a centralized DMV — which means you'll visit one of Wyoming's 23 county clerk offices to complete the gift transfer. Wyoming's 4% sales tax is levied on the sales price paid and collected by the county treasurer, so ask the county how a family gift with no price is treated before assuming the $1,000 on a $25,000 vehicle is saved. Record the gift and the family relationship on the bill of sale and bring it with the signed title to the county clerk within 45 days. Wyoming has no safety or emissions inspection, keeping the process simple.
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Wyoming Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Inspection Requirements
Wyoming has no statewide safety or emissions inspection requirement. Vehicle registration is handled at the county level through the county clerk's office.
Wyoming Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Prepare a gift bill of sale showing no price paid and the family relationship (e.g., 'father gifting to son'), and ask the county clerk whether it needs anything else
- Donor signs the back of the existing Wyoming title before a notarial officer (notary), completing the assignment to the recipient
- Recipient locates their county clerk's office — Wyoming's 23 county clerks handle all vehicle title transfers
- Recipient brings the signed title, bill of sale, proof of insurance, and photo ID to the county clerk
- Complete the transfer within 45 days of the gift date to avoid late fees
- Pay applicable title and registration fees, and ask the county treasurer whether sales tax applies to the gift
- Recipient receives a new Wyoming title in their name and new registration documents
- Keep a copy of the signed bill of sale and completed title for your records
Common Pitfalls
- Leaving the gift undocumented — record on the paperwork that no price was paid and confirm with the county treasurer how the gift is taxed
- Going to the wrong office — Wyoming uses county clerks for vehicle titles, not a central DMV; confirm your county clerk's location and hours
- Missing the 45-day title transfer deadline, resulting in late fees at the county level
- Assuming any family gift is tax-free without checking with the county treasurer
- Failing to release an existing lien before transfer — the lienholder must provide a written lien release before the county clerk can issue a new title
Pro Tip
Wyoming's county clerk system is unique — find your specific county office before you go, bring the gift bill of sale and signed title, and complete the transfer within 45 days.