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Car sales tax in Carbon County, Wyoming: 6%
The rate in Carbon County
- Vehicle sales tax in Carbon County is 6%, covering all 13 ZIP codes in the county.
- That is above the 5% most Wyoming counties charge — about $350.00 more tax on a $35,000 car than the typical county in the state.
- 6 other counties in Wyoming charge the same rate, out of 23.
What a $35,000 car actually costs in Carbon County
- Sales tax (5% — Alcova, Natrona County) — $1,772.95
- Doc fee (typical) — $459.00
- County registration fee (by value) (est.) — $157.50
- State registration fee — $30.00
- Title fee — $15.00
- Out the door — $37,434.45 on a $35,000 used car, before any down payment or financing.
Cities and towns in Carbon County
- Alcova, Baggs, Dixon, Elk Mountain, Encampment, Hanna, Medicine Bow, Rawlins, Saratoga, Savery, Shirley Basin, Sinclair, Walcott — all at 6%.
ZIP codes in Carbon County
- 82301, 82321, 82323, 82324, 82325, 82327, 82329, 82331, 82332, 82334, 82335, 82615, 82620.
- Any of these resolves to Carbon County in the calculator at 6%.
Carbon County against nearby counties
- Goshen County is 5.25% — $262.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Carbon County.
- Teton County is 7% — $350.00 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Carbon County.
- This follows where you REGISTER, not where the dealer is, so a lower rate nearby only helps if you actually live there. It is not something you can choose at the dealership.
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Common questions
What is the car sales tax rate in Carbon County?
6% on a vehicle purchase, combining the Wyoming state rate with the local rate.
How much is tax and fees on a $35,000 car in Carbon County?
About $2,434.45 on top of the price, bringing it to roughly $37,434.45 out the door. The breakdown is above.
Elsewhere in Wyoming
Sheridan County
6% on a vehicle purchase
Sweetwater County
6% on a vehicle purchase
Goshen County
5.25% on a vehicle purchase
Teton County
7% on a vehicle purchase
Full Wyoming out-the-door guide
Rates, doc fees, registration and title for the whole state
How Wyoming sales tax works
What sits in the taxable amount, and how the rate is sourced