Wyoming towing laws
Wyoming has no general cap on towing or storage, only a lien for reasonable charges.
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If a car sits unclaimed on private property or at a tow lot for more than 30 days and goes to a sale, you can reclaim it first with storage at $20 a day and all costs capped at $1,000. After a police tow you can take your belongings out free during office hours, and a tower that removes an abandoned car must notify the sheriff within 30 minutes.
At a glance
Fee limits
Towed from a private lotApartments, stores, businesses
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Private-property tow, light vehicle2No state rate. A towing and recovery service has a lien only for its reasonable charges. | No state cap |
Daily storage for a car in the private-property sale process1DetailsApplies to a car left unclaimed on private property or at a tow lot for more than 30 days and set for sale by the property owner. To reclaim it before the sale, storage is figured at $20 a day. | $20 / day |
Total towing, storage and sale costs to reclaim before a private-property sale1DetailsIn the same private-property sale process, all removal, towing, storage and sale costs together cannot exceed $1,000. | Up to $1,000 |
Any kind of tow
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Daily storage, light vehicle12DetailsNo general daily cap. The storage lien covers reasonable charges only. A $20 daily rate applies once a car goes through the state sale process for vehicles left on private property. | No state cap |
Local rates. Cities and towns may pass ordinances on abandoned vehicles that override the state law where they conflict. We have not checked city codes yet.
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Your rights: drop fee, belongings, hearing
Release for a drop feeIf you reach the car before it is towed away
Wyoming has no statewide rule requiring a tow company to release a car for a drop fee.1
Get your belongings outWithout paying the tow first
When a car is towed or stored at police request, the lot must release your personal belongings during regular office hours when you show proper identification. It may not charge for removing or releasing them.1
Right to a hearingTo contest the tow
State law has no tow hearing. After a sale, you can go to court within 120 days to claim any money left over after costs.1
Owner noticeWhat the tower must tell you or police
A tow company that tows an abandoned vehicle on its own must notify the county sheriff within 30 minutes and request a title search within 3 business days. It must then mail a certified notice to the owner and lienholders within 3 business days of learning their address.1
Storage rules
There is no general storage cap. If a car sits unclaimed on private property or at a tow lot for more than 30 days and the property owner moves to sell it, you can reclaim it before the sale with storage figured at $20 a day and all costs capped at $1,000.1
What to bringTo get the car released
To redeem an impounded vehicle you must show proof of ownership or right to possession and pay the towing, storage, notice and other impound costs.1
Tow-away signsRequired on private lots
Wyoming state law has no sign requirement for towing from private lots.1
Other deadlines
- Reclaim a police-impounded car: Title to a car impounded by police and not reclaimed within 30 days of the state's notice passes to the county.1
- Claim leftover sale proceeds: After an abandoned car is sold, the owner or lienholder can sue to recover any sale money left over after costs, but must file within 120 days of the sale.1
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Guides: how to fight a tow · what to bring · impound costs by city
Questions
Is there a limit on towing fees in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no statewide cap on the main towing fees. Cities and counties may set their own.
Does a tow truck have to release my car in Wyoming if I get there first?
Wyoming has no statewide rule requiring a tow company to release a car for a drop fee.
Can I get my belongings out of a towed car in Wyoming?
When a car is towed or stored at police request, the lot must release your personal belongings during regular office hours when you show proper identification. It may not charge for removing or releasing them.
How do I contest a tow in Wyoming?
State law has no tow hearing. After a sale, you can go to court within 120 days to claim any money left over after costs.
What payment do tow lots have to accept in Wyoming?
State law does not say which forms of payment a tow company must accept.
Sources
Last checked Nov 15, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Wyoming Statutes 31-13-101 to 31-13-116 Abandoned vehicles (Wyo. Stat. §§ 31-13-101 to 31-13-116), Wyoming Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Wyoming Statutes 29-7-101 to 29-7-106 Liens for services, including towing (Wyo. Stat. §§ 29-7-101 to 29-7-106), Wyoming Legislature. Checked Nov 15, 2026.