Real Wyoming deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Cheyenne: new truck with a trade-in
A Laramie County buyer pays $48,000 for a new pickup and trades in $15,000. Tax is on $33,000.
| Vehicle price | $48,000.00 |
| Sales tax (4% state + 1% local) on $33,000.00 | $1,650.00 |
| State registration fee | $30.00 |
| County registration fee | $864.00 |
| Out-the-door | $50,544.00 |
| Due after the $15,000 trade-in | $35,544.00 |
2Used car, fourth year
A buyer pays $19,000 for a car that listed at $30,000. The county fee uses the lower fourth-year rate.
| Vehicle price | $19,000.00 |
| Sales tax (4% state + 1% local) on $19,000.00 | $950.00 |
| State registration fee | $30.00 |
| County registration fee | $202.50 |
| Out-the-door | $20,182.50 |
Paying the tax at the county
The county treasurer collects sales or use tax on vehicle purchases before first registration in Wyoming. The state share is 4% and counties add 1% to 2%.
Wyoming car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices, using a 1% local rate. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Wyoming's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $750.00 | $250.00 | $1,050.00 |
| $25,000 | $1,250.00 | $750.00 | $1,730.00 |
| $35,000 | $1,750.00 | $1,250.00 | $2,410.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,500.00 | $2,000.00 | $3,430.00 |
Registration
The state registration fee for a passenger car is $30. The county registration fee is a percentage of 60% of the factory price that steps down with each year, with a $5 minimum, so it's highest on a new car. Wyoming's annual electric vehicle decal is $200, though a 2026 bill changes the plug-in decal.
Wyoming taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (cheyenne: new truck with a trade-in) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax (4% state + 1% local) | Estimate | $1,650.00 |
| State registration fee (yearly) | Official | $30.00 |
| County registration fee (yearly) | Estimate | $864.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $2,544.00 |
Wyoming car tax FAQ
What is the car sales tax in Wyoming?
4% state plus 1% to 2% county, paid to the county treasurer.
When is Wyoming vehicle sales tax due?
Before first registration, within 65 days of the sale.
How much is the Wyoming EV fee?
A $200 yearly electric vehicle decal.
Sources
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