Vehicle Registration Flashcards

In Wyoming, vehicle registration fees are based primarily on which factor?

Answer: The vehicle's age and manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)

Wyoming registration fees are calculated based on the vehicle's age and its original MSRP, decreasing as the vehicle ages.

What is the penalty for operating an unregistered vehicle on Wyoming public roads?

Answer: A fine and possible vehicle impoundment

Driving an unregistered vehicle in Wyoming can result in a fine and the vehicle may be impounded by law enforcement.

Which of the following is required to register a newly purchased vehicle in Wyoming?

Answer: Proof of liability insurance

Wyoming requires proof of liability insurance as part of the vehicle registration process.

Wyoming specialty or personalized license plates cost more than standard plates. When must the additional specialty plate fee be paid?

Answer: Annually at each registration renewal

The additional fee for specialty or personalized plates in Wyoming is charged annually at each registration renewal.

A Wyoming resident purchases a vehicle out of state. Within how many days must they title and register the vehicle in Wyoming?

Answer: 30 days

Vehicles purchased out of state must be titled and registered in Wyoming within 30 days of purchase or bringing the vehicle into the state.

Which of the following information does NOT typically appear on a Wyoming vehicle registration certificate?

Answer: Owner's date of birth

The owner's date of birth is not printed on the vehicle registration certificate; it appears on the driver's license instead.

In Wyoming, if a registered vehicle is totaled or destroyed, what should the owner do with the license plates?

Answer: Transfer them to a replacement vehicle or surrender them

Wyoming plates may be transferred to a replacement vehicle or surrendered to the County Treasurer; simply discarding or leaving them is not the proper procedure.