Wyoming License Plate Search
FAQ - The Answers to Common Questions
Wyoming License Plates FAQ
Q:Can I give the buyer of my automobile my license plates?
No. You are not allowed to give another person your license plates. When selling a car you may surrender or transfer the plates. To transfer them to a new vehicle, you must be the owner of it.
Q:What is a reserve plate number?
It is a service that reserves a plate number for unregistered automobiles at the owner's request for a period of 6 months or a year.
Q:How can I notify Driver Services that a member of my family has died?
If they died in Wyoming, Wyoming Vital Records will notify the Department of Transportation, and nothing further needs to be done. If they died out of state, the DOT requires a copy of their death certificate or obituary.
Q:Where can I get my driving record?
To get your driving record you should visit the website and log into the Driving Records page. Here you have to fill in the required info and wait for the answer.
Q:How can I get a driver's license to drive for work when my license is suspended?
Suspension, in reality, impacts a person's driving rights but does not usually affect their driver license. That is, when the suspension begins, the driver's license is not revoked. So, once the suspension period is up, you may be able to reclaim your license.
Q:Should I keep my Wyoming license plates if I sell my car?
Yes you can keep them. If you are not going to buy a new vehicle you have to just surrender the current ones. However, if you are going to buy a new vehicle you may transfer your license plates into the new one. Note that you must be the owner of the vehicle you want to transfer the tags to.
Q:Where can I obtain Wyoming traffic law updates?
Just visit the Wyoming DOT website and get the law updates.
Q:What forms of payment are available in Wyoming DOT?
Wyoming DOT accepts payments with a CREDIT CARD, E-CHECK, ENTERPRISE ESCROW, or IFTA Escrow.
Q:How long do I have to drive on my temporary license if I bought my vehicle out of state?
You are allowed to drive your vehicle with a temporary license until the official registration arrives. So, it may depend on the DOT procedures.
Q:How long can I drive with a notarized bill of sale or title?
60 days. In case you have bought a car and the title is being held by a bank or other financial institution, you can operate on a notarized bill of sale for 60 days.
Q:How long will I be required to pay sales tax on my new purchase?
60 days. Whenever you have purchased a car in Wyoming, you have to pay the taxes on your vehicle within two months/60 days. The 60 days period include holidays and weekends. If you haven’t managed to make a payment you may face a penalty of 1% of interest.