Titling Used Vehicles With an Out-of-State Title

Requirements

Quite often, the title you receive from the seller may be one issued from a neighboring state such as Idaho or Utah. Some states no longer require the seller`s signatures to be notarized on the title. A good rule of thumb is if the title contains a place for a notary, have the seller`s signatures notarized. You will need the following:

• Original title properly signed by the seller(s) and clear of all liens or a lien release/termination statement.
• A completed Application for Certificate of Title and VIN/HIN Inspection Form
• The odometer disclosure on the title must be properly completed or a separate odometer disclosure statement (PDF) must be presented. Check the odometer information on the title. It must conform to federal standards by reading as follows: I hereby state that the odometer now reads (no tenths) and to the best of my knowledge reflects the actual mileage of the vehicle... If the statement does not include the (no tenths), a separate statement is required. This is not necessary if the model year is more than 10 years old.
• If the vehicle is purchased from a Wyoming dealer, you must have a Wyoming Sales/Use tax form and present it with the above documents. This is not required if the vehicle was purchased from an individual or from an out-of-state dealer. If purchased from a dealer, you may also be provided with a Dealer Reassignment Form which the dealer may have you sign and have your signature notarized.
• If the vehicle is not purchased from a Wyoming dealer, a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection completed by a local law enforcement officer or local dealer on a Wyoming VIN-HIN Inspection Form. Be prepared to provide proof of ownership (dealer`s invoice or bill of sale) and identification.
• If purchased from a dealer, you will need the dealer`s purchase invoice and proof of insurance to obtain or transfer license plates. If purchased from an individual, you will need a notarized bill of sale.
• If purchased from an individual or not provided with a Wyoming Dealer`s Reassignment Form, at least one of the buyer`s must sign the purchaser`s application and have their signature notarized. This can be done in our office and a deputy clerk will provide the notary service, but you must present a driver`s license or other form of identification at that time.
• A Security Agreement/Loan Contract or UCC financing statement if the vehicle is financed.

When in doubt, give us a shout:

• Phone: 307-733-4433
• E-mail: vehicletitles@tetoncountywy.gov
• Fax: 307-739-8634