Wyoming Car Registration Fee Calculator

Wyoming Car Registration Fee Calculator

Use the original MSRP, not the price you paid for a used car.
1st Year (60% Valuation) 2nd Year (50% Valuation) 3rd Year (40% Valuation) 4th Year (30% Valuation) 5th Year (20% Valuation) 6th Year and older (15% Valuation)

Estimated Registration Breakdown

County Fee (Tax): $0.00
State Fee: $0.00
Title Fee: $15.00
Lien Fee: $20.00
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00

How Wyoming Vehicle Registration Fees Are Calculated

Unlike many states that charge a flat fee or a fee based solely on value, Wyoming uses a dual-component system to determine your annual registration costs. This includes a County Fee and a State Fee.

1. The County Fee (Property Tax)

This is the most significant portion of your registration. It is essentially a property tax based on the vehicle's "Factory Price" (MSRP) and its age. The calculation follows this formula:

Factory Price × Year Service Multiplier × 0.03 = County Fee

The service multiplier decreases as the vehicle ages:

  • 1st Year: 60% of MSRP
  • 2nd Year: 50% of MSRP
  • 3rd Year: 40% of MSRP
  • 4th Year: 30% of MSRP
  • 5th Year: 20% of MSRP
  • 6th Year+: 15% of MSRP

2. The State Fee

This fee is standardized across all Wyoming counties and is based on the type and weight of the vehicle. For passenger vehicles:

  • Under 2,000 lbs: $30.00
  • 2,001 – 5,000 lbs: $40.00
  • Over 5,000 lbs: $60.00

Example Calculation

If you have a 3-year-old SUV with an original factory price of $40,000 weighing 4,500 lbs:

  • County Fee: $40,000 × 0.40 × 0.03 = $480.00
  • State Fee: $40.00 (based on weight)
  • Total: $520.00 (plus any local options or title fees)

Required Documents for Registration

When you head to the County Treasurer's office, ensure you have the following:

  • Proof of Ownership: A Wyoming title or the previous out-of-state registration.
  • Proof of Insurance: A valid insurance card for the vehicle.
  • VIN Inspection: Required if the vehicle was previously titled in another state (usually performed by local law enforcement).
  • Sales Tax Receipt: If the vehicle was recently purchased and sales tax hasn't been paid.
function calculateWyomingFees() { var msrp = parseFloat(document.getElementById('msrp').value); var multiplier = parseFloat(document.getElementById('vehicleYear').value); var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('weight').value); var isNewTitle = document.getElementById('isNewTitle').checked; var hasLien = document.getElementById('hasLien').checked; if (isNaN(msrp) || msrp <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid Factory Price/MSRP."); return; } if (isNaN(weight) || weight <= 0) { alert("Please enter the vehicle weight."); return; } // 1. Calculate County Fee // Formula: MSRP * Year Multiplier * 0.03 var countyFee = msrp * multiplier * 0.03; // 2. Calculate State Fee based on weight var stateFee = 0; if (weight <= 2000) { stateFee = 30; } else if (weight <= 5000) { stateFee = 40; } else { stateFee = 60; } // 3. Additional Fees var titleFee = isNewTitle ? 15 : 0; var lienFee = hasLien ? 20 : 0; // 4. Totals var total = countyFee + stateFee + titleFee + lienFee; // UI Updates document.getElementById('resCounty').innerHTML = "$" + countyFee.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('resState').innerHTML = "$" + stateFee.toFixed(2); if (isNewTitle) { document.getElementById('titleRow').style.display = 'table-row'; } else { document.getElementById('titleRow').style.display = 'none'; } if (hasLien) { document.getElementById('lienRow').style.display = 'table-row'; } else { document.getElementById('lienRow').style.display = 'none'; } document.getElementById('resTotal').innerHTML = "$" + total.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('resultsArea').style.display = 'block'; }

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