Fees for Paying Past the 65 Day Limit (for purchases made after January 1st, 2016)
Sales tax is due on a vehicle each time the title is transferred to a
new person in exchange for money or other consideration (parts, work,
etc.)
Important: Wyoming law requires that sales tax must be
paid on a vehicle within 65 days of the date of purchase. The 65 days
include weekends and holidays.
If the sales tax is not paid within 65 days, the following charges apply:
- a "civil fee" of 10% of the tax due or $25.00, whichever is higher;
- interest at 1% per month the payment is overdue, commencing on the 66th day.
The 65 day period will begin running from the date on the invoice if the
vehicle is purchased from a dealer, or the on a bill of sale or when
the title was notarized if the vehicle is purchased from an individual.
For example, if a person purchases a vehicle for $20,000.00, and pays the sales tax on the 66th day, they would pay:
Sales Tax (5%) |
$1,000.00 |
Civil Fee (10% of $1,000) |
$100.00 |
Interest (1% of $1,000) |
$10.00 |
Total |
$1,110.00 |