Wyoming transfer tax
Wyoming has no real estate transfer tax. Neither the buyer nor the seller pays a tax on the deed. Recording fees still apply.
Below is what a Wyoming seller and buyer pay at closing instead. The calculator uses Wyoming rates. Rates checked 2026-10-09.
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| Real estate commission (5%) | −$14,500 |
| First mortgage payoff | −$175,000 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | −$15 |
| Title insurance and settlement | −$1,427 |
| Other closing fees | −$45 |
| Estimated net to seller | $99,013 |
What do Wyoming sellers pay instead of a transfer tax?
A Wyoming seller pays about $1,487 before commission on a $290,000 home. With no transfer tax, it is mostly title, settlement and recording:
| Cost | Seller |
|---|---|
| Owner's title insurance policy | $1,127 |
| Settlement / closing fee | $300 |
| Release / satisfaction recording | $15 |
| Wire / courier / payoff processing | $45 |
Sources
- wyoleg.gov/title18.pdf
- wyoleg.gov/title39.pdf
- virtualunderwriter.com
- Stewart Title 'State Laws and Customs' chart (Wyoming row)
Checked 2026-10-09. These are estimates, not tax advice. The title or escrow company confirms the final figures.
Wyoming transfer tax questions
Does Wyoming have a transfer tax?
No. Wyoming does not charge a real estate transfer tax on deeds. There is none at the state, county or city level.
What do sellers pay instead in Wyoming?
About $1,487 before commission on a $290,000 home. That covers the owner's title policy where the seller pays it by custom, a share of the settlement fee and recording the payoff release. Commission and the property tax proration come on top.
What does a buyer pay at closing in Wyoming?
About $5,041 on a $290,000 home with 20% down. That covers lender fees, the lender's title policy and recording. Prepaids and the down payment come on top.
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