Wyoming · Titles & temporary tags

How duplicate titles and 60-day temporary permits work in Wyoming.

Wyoming-specific guidance for dealers working with county clerks on duplicate titles and using WYDOT temporary permits correctly.

Duplicate / replacement title workflow

Use this workflow when a customer reports a lost title or when you’re cleaning up paperwork before sale or trade:

In Wyoming, motor vehicle titles are issued and replaced through county clerk offices that work in coordination with WYDOT.
Duplicate titles can be issued only when the original has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated; all owners of record must sign the duplicate title application and have their signatures notarized.
County clerk websites provide a local Application for Duplicate Title that must be completed with the VIN, owner details, and any lienholder information.
The completed, notarized application and fee are submitted to the appropriate county clerk, who issues the duplicate title following Wyoming statutes.
Dealers should confirm in which county the vehicle is titled and work with that clerk’s office, especially when dealing with salvage, rebuilt, or out-of-state vehicles that have been retitled in Wyoming.

Temporary tags / permits

Use this checklist when a buyer needs to drive on temporary plates or permits while full registration is pending:

WYDOT’s temporary permit rules allow for temporary registration permits, often valid for up to 60 days, so a vehicle can be operated while full registration is pending.
Temporary permits must be requested from WYDOT or the appropriate issuing authority and are printed so that the expiration date is clearly legible.
The permit must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle, either in the rear window or license plate bracket, where the printed information can be read from at least 30 feet.
Wyoming’s rules limit the duration and use of temporary permits; they cannot be used as a long-term substitute for proper registration.
Dealers should keep a log of all temporary permits issued, including permit number, VIN, buyer information, and expiration date, and should coordinate with county treasurers when converting a temp permit to a full registration.

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