Wyoming Bonded Title

If you purchased your vehicle and never received the original title, your title was incorrectly assigned to you, or you lost it before transferring it to your name, you may need a bonded title. In Wyoming, you won’t need a bonded title if your car is worth less than $2,500.

Note: If you had a title in your name but lost it (or it was stolen or destroyed), you can apply for a duplicate title rather than a bonded title.

Before proceeding with this process, contact the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure you’re eligible for a bonded title.

1. Search title records.

The Wyoming DOT Motor Vehicle Services will run a title search on your vehicle. You’ll learn if any active liens or previous record-holders exist. If you learn of a previous owner, you must send them a certified letter in the mail, requesting they transfer ownership over to you. Also reach out to any active lienholders. Contact them via certified mail to request that they release any liens. Once you’ve done both tasks, you can move to the next step. You can’t proceed until active liens have been lifted.

2. Get a VIN inspection.

Law enforcement must complete this for you.

3. Fill out an affidavit of ownership form.

In the Wyoming Affidavit of Vehicle Ownership form, you’ll explain why you cannot obtain the original title to your car or lien information (if applicable).

4. Learn the current value of your vehicle.

You can use any of these methods to establish the retail value of your car:

• Kelley Blue Book
• NADAguides.com
• A licensed Wyoming vehicle dealer
• A current or past registration

5. Get a Wyoming title bond.

If your vehicle is worth more than $2,500, you’ll need a surety bond. Your bond must be worth twice the value of your car. You can purchase a title bond from a trusted surety provider like ZipBonds.

6. Submit your application.

Compile your documents – proof of your title bond, the affidavit form, and your VIN inspection form – and take them to your local county clerk’s office. They will advise you on your next steps and if you need anything else to meet the requirements for a bonded title. You’ll receive a bonded title when your application is accepted and approved.

Wyoming title bonds are quickly issued, typically cost around $100, and have a 3-year bond period. After the bond expires, there is no requirement for the bond, and no one may challenge your ownership claim. You will be eligible for a standard certificate of title.