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May 26, 2016

Wyoming Vehicle Identification Numbers
How do you get a vehicle history in the state of Wyoming?

In the state of Wyoming, standard license plates and vehicle registrations are handled through the county treasurer office in the county seat of the county in which you reside. Titles and Lien Filings are processed through the local county clerk office in the county of residence. For specific questions on titling or liens you should contact the county clerk’s office in the county in which you reside.

For title searches you can fill out form MV-220 Title Search Form with $5 and mail it to the address below or you can search online at the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Other forms which you may find useful for vehicle history searches and when obtaining information about vehicles in Wyoming include:

  • MV-220 Abandoned Vehicle Search Application;
  • MV-600 Rebuilt Decal Application for Wyoming;
  • MV-602 Branded Title Disclosure for Wyoming;
  • Wyoming Affidavit of Ownership; and
  • Bond Form for Surety Company Use in Wyoming.

These forms can all be found at the Wyoming Department of Transportation website and can be mailed submitted to:

WYDOT Motor Vehicles Services

5300 Bishop Boulevard

Cheyenne, WY 82009

307-777-4710

There are other private and public services which provide vehicle history checks which are recommended by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, including:

  • Titlecheck.us – $5.95 per report;
  • VinSmart.com;
  • VinAudit.com;
  • instaVIN.com; and
  • checkthatvin.com.

You can also research the safety of cars, car-seats and recalls by VIN and Vehicle Manufacturers by looking at the National Highway Safety Transportation Association.

County Clerk’s Offices in Wyoming

City County List for the state of Wyoming

Wyoming Department of Transportation

MV-220 Wyoming Abandoned Vehicle Search Application

MV-600 Rebuilt Decal Application for Wyoming

MV-602 Branded Title Disclosure for Wyoming

Wyoming Affidavit of Ownership

Bond Form for Surety Company Use in Wyoming

Should you run other checks on motor vehicle safety?

Yes. One of the most comprehensive databases is the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System, which is used for cars that have been in the possession of auto recyclers, junk yards, and salvage yards. Places like this are often easy prey for thieves to steal VIN numbers from cars which have been destroyed. Therefore, they are more heavily regulated by the government and the data to be reported is mandated, including:

  • The name, address, and contact information for the reporting entity;
  • The VIN;
  • The date the automobile was obtained;
  • The name of the person or entity from whom the automobile was obtained;
  • A statement of whether the automobile was crushed or disposed of, or offered for sale or other purposes; and
  • Whether the vehicle is to be exported out of the country.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau is another free database and they recommend VINcheck to verify a VIN number. VINcheck will tell you if a car has been reported stolen and has not been recovered.

Finally, there is instaVIN®, which provides the most up-to-date vehicle records that you can either download or you can get by visiting your local DMV. Your instaVIN® vehicle history and title report should include the following information:

  • Current State of Title Information;
  • Historical Title Information;
  • Disclosure of Brand History on Title:
    • Flood;
    • Salvage;
    • Odometer Rollback
    • 61 Possible Problem Events.
  • Odometer Information – when a car registration is performed in Wyoming an odometer reading is taken. A vehicle history report includes this reading;
  • Information on Previous Accidents – an LA vehicle history check contains accident-related information. If a vehicle has been in an accident it may affect the life and/or the safety of a vehicle;
  • Open Lien/Loan Information Including: Issuing Financial Institution – if there are any liens or loans against the vehicle then upon purchasing the car you assume the responsibility for those liens. In some states, debts such as child support can also be tied to the car, therefore, it is imperative that you make sure there are no outstanding liens against the car that you are purchasing;
  • Impound & Towing Events
  • Active Theft Data.

VINCheck

Lemon Law in Wyoming

The Lemon in Wyoming can be found in the Wyoming Stat. § 40-17-101. The Wyoming Lemon Law covers any motor vehicle sold or registered in the state which weighs less than 10,000 pounds.

The Lemon Law in Wyoming does not cover lessees, or vehicle converters; however, it does cover used cars which are still under the original manufacturer’s warranty.

The lemon covers any defect or condition that substantially impairs the use and market value of the passenger motor vehicle. The referred to as a nonconformity.

The lemon law provides the manufacturer an affirmative defense if it can be shown that:

  • The alleged nonconformity does not substantially impair the use and the market value of the passenger motor vehicle; or
  • The nonconformity is the result of abuse, neglect, or unauthorized modifications or alterations of the vehicle by the consumer.

If your vehicle fits the description of a lemon, then the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer is unable to correct the defect or nonconformity after a “reasonable number of repair attempts,” the manufacturer must replace or repurchase the vehicle from the consumer.

The Wyoming lemon law presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of repair attempts if, during the warranty period or one year from the date of vehicle’s original delivery to the consumer (whichever is early) either of the following occurs:

  1. The same nonconformity has been subject to repair three (3) or more times and yet the problem continues to exist;
  2. The vehicle has been out of service for repair for a cumulative total of at least thirty (30) business days.

The warranty term, the period of one-year, and the thirty-day period are extended in the event of war, invasion, strike, fire, flood, or other natural disaster.

The above presumptions do not apply unless the manufacturer has received prior direct notification, preferably by certified mail return receipt requested, and then they must have an opportunity to fix the alleged defect.

Better Business Bureau Wyoming AUTO LINE

Wyoming Consumer Protection Unit

Better Business Bureau of Wyoming Standards

Arbitration or Dispute Resolution

If your car meets the conditions of being a lemon, you must work with the manufacturer through mediation or arbitration procedures. This is when an impartial third party becomes involved to facilitate the process without the involvement of any attorneys. To prepare for your arbitration you should keep ALL correspondence from both the manufacturer and the dealer, including:

  • Receipts for all car maintenance and repairs;
  • Letters from mechanics;
  • Letters from the manufacturers, dealers, and repair shops; and
  • Any additional maintenance records for the vehicle.

Only manufacturers who have an informal dispute settlement procedure which substantially complies with 16 C.F.R. Part 703 can have a state supported informal dispute settlement procedure. The decision of the arbitration board is binding to the manufacturer, but it is not for the consumer and the consumer has the right to take the manufacturer to court if they lose in arbitration. The manufacturers who participate in the Better Business Bureau AUTO LINE informal dispute resolution in Wyoming are:

  • Audi, Bentley, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC Truck, Hyundai, Indian Motorcycle, Infiniti, Kia, Land Rover, Lincoln, Lotus, Mazda, Mercury, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, smart USA, and Volkswagen.

You should contact the Better Business Bureau and possibly an attorney if you think you have a lemon in Wyoming. The Consumer Protection Unit of the Attorney General’s Office specifically states that they will not assist in lemon law cases.

Better Business Bureau Wyoming AUTO LINE

Wyoming Consumer Protection Unit

Better Business Bureau of Wyoming Standards

When is it time to hire a Lemon Law Attorney?

Although the lemon laws appear to be clear, they can get confusing. When you are dealing with corporations and manufacturers it may be beneficial to have an attorney on your side. You are dealing with professional negotiators and many find it helpful to have an attorney or a professional on your side.

Lemon Law lawyers are also helpful because:

  • Knowledge of the law – Experienced lemon law lawyers not only know they law, but they can also make educated decisions about your case;
  • Experience – Attorneys who have experience with lemon law cases in the past will be able to handle your case better;
  • Negotiating Power – Although it sounds unfair, having an attorney will help the process go faster and smoother and will help compel the manufacturer to comply; and
  • Trusted Advice – your attorney can provide you with advice and can provide you the best ways to move forward.

To search for an attorney in Wyoming you can always search the Wyoming State Bar Association for a reputable attorney to handle your case.

Wyoming State Bar Association

Wyoming State Bar Association Lawyer Search

Wyoming Drivers License
Department of Motor Vehicles
173 US-20
1 307-864-9407Wyoming Drivers License
Department of Motor Vehicles
3200 Elk St
1 307-352-3001DMV
Driver’s License Office
68 16th St
1 307-322-6509Wyoming Department of Transportation: Drivers License Services
Department of Motor Vehicles
1520 Etchepare Cir
1 307-777-4800Drivers License Department
Driver’s License Office
800 Bryan Stock Trail
1 307-473-3333Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
350 E Hart St # 3
1 307-684-5809Wyoming Drivers License Big Piney
Department of Motor Vehicles
231 Front St
1 307-276-3059Wyoming Drivers License
Department of Motor Vehicles
608 S 12th St
1 307-347-6528Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
877 N 8th St W # 5
1 307-856-3202Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
3411 S 3rd St #8
1 307-745-2225Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
1949 Sugarland Dr # 168
1 307-672-5924

Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
301 Airport Rd
1 307-328-4102

Drivers License Office
Department of Motor Vehicles
125 Sunflower St
1 307-332-9858

Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
2215 E Cleveland St
1 307-283-2557

Drivers License
Driver’s License Office
1551 W Pine St
1 307-367-4381

Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
905 S Main St
1 307-334-2098

Albany County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
525 Grand Ave
1 307-721-2502

Fremont County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
450 N 2nd St
1 307-332-1104

Teton County Treasurer
County Government Office
200 S Willow St # 115
1 307-733-4770

Park County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
1002 Sheridan Ave
1 307-527-8630

Sheridan County Treasurer
County Government Office
224 S Main St B3
1 307-674-2520

Laramie County Auto License
Department of Motor Vehicles
309 W 20th St
1 307-633-4232

Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
2950 W C St
1 307-532-1270

Wyoming Department of Transportation-Drivers Services
Department of Transportation
3540 E Warlow Dr
1 307-682-2671

Carbon County Motor Vehicle
Department of Motor Vehicles
415 W Pine St
1 307-328-2633

Johnson County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
76 N Main St #205
1 307-684-7302

Sweetwater County Auto Titles
Department of Motor Vehicles
80 W Flaming Gorge Way # 150
1 307-922-5210

Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
723 Washington Blvd # A
1 307-746-2690

Drivers License Department
Driver’s License Office
1501 Stampede Ave
1 307-587-3346

Niobrara County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
424 S Elm St
1 307-334-2432

Transportation-Driver License
Department of Motor Vehicles
1040 Evans Rd
1 307-733-4571

Washakie County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
Washakie County Courthouse
1001 Big Horn Ave # 104
1 307-347-2031

Drivers License
Department of Motor Vehicles
215 S 4th St
1 307-568-2529

Sublette County Treasurer
Tax Department
Sublette County Court House
21 S Tyler Ave
1 307-367-4373

County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
1 W Main St
1 307-746-2852

Big Horn County Treasurer
Department of Motor Vehicles
420 W C St
1 307-568-2578

Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
922 Cedar Ave
1 307-877-9372

Teton County Vehicle Titles
Department of Motor Vehicles
200 S Willow St # 105
1 307-733-4433

Laramie County Auto Titles
Department of Motor Vehicles
309 W 20th St
1 307-633-4247

Lovell Driver’s License
Department of Motor Vehicles
203 E 2nd St
1 307-548-2494

Wyoming Department of Transportation-Drivers License Office
Driver’s License Office
250 Van Noy Pkwy B130
1 307-883-5003

License Department Motor Vehicle
Department of Motor Vehicles
200 N Center St
1 307-235-9370

Drivers License Department
Department of Motor Vehicles
350 City View Dr # 204
1 307-789-2257

Uinta County Auto License
Department of Motor Vehicles
225 9th St
1 307-783-0333

North Big Horn County Airport
Military Airport
1 307-568-2357

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