Wyoming Firearm Bill of Sale
Wyoming requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Fill in the form below and download a free, one-page Wyoming firearm bill of sale PDF that includes everything the Wyoming Department of Transportation looks for. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
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How to sell a firearm in Wyoming
A firearm bill of sale records a private gun sale: the make, model, caliber and serial number, the price, the date, and a statement from each party that the sale is legal where it is taking place. It is the seller's proof that the firearm left their possession on a specific date.
Seller steps
- Confirm you hold clear ownership. If a lender is on the title, get the lien release before you list it.
- Agree on the price and fill in the Wyoming firearm bill of sale above with the buyer. Record the serial number.
- Sign it. Signing in front of a notary is not always required in Wyoming, but offices ask for it often enough that it is worth the few dollars.
- Check Wyoming's private-sale rules. If the state requires a background check or a licensed-dealer transfer, complete that step before the firearm changes hands.
- Hand over the firearm and keep your signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.
Buyer steps
- Check the description against the firearm itself before you sign.
- Keep the signed bill of sale with your records; it is your proof of ownership and purchase price.
- If you bought it for a business, give the bill of sale to your bookkeeper for the asset record.
Before you sign
- Copy the serial number exactly; letters and numbers like O/0 and I/1 cause problems.
- Check your state's private-sale rules first. Several states require a background check through a licensed dealer for private sales.
- Record a government ID number for the buyer only if your state requires it; otherwise ID type and state is enough.
- Both parties sign and keep a copy.
Why a bill of sale matters for a firearm
- Proves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Records the serial number so the buyer can show lawful ownership.
- Includes a buyer eligibility statement, which many sellers insist on.
- Some states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer; the bill of sale travels with that paperwork.
Want both parties to walk away with a signed copy and a notary page ready? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds them.
Wyoming at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization recommended
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Wyoming Department of Transportation (www.dot.state.wy.us)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Wyoming titles are issued by the county clerk, who accepts the assigned title or a notarized bill of sale as evidence of ownership. A conforming bill of sale also lets the buyer operate the vehicle for 60 days while the prior title is held by a lender or auction. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Other Wyoming forms
- Wyoming Vehicle Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Motorcycle Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Boat Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Trailer Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Mobile Home Bill of Sale
- Wyoming RV Bill of Sale
- Wyoming ATV / UTV Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Dirt Bike Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Golf Cart Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Jet Ski Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Snowmobile Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Scooter / Moped Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Equipment Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Tractor Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Horse Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Dog Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Livestock Bill of Sale
- Wyoming General Bill of Sale
- Wyoming Business Bill of Sale
Firearm Bill of Sale in other states
Wyoming firearm bill of sale questions
Is a bill of sale required to sell a firearm in Wyoming?+
Wyoming requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Wyoming titles are issued by the county clerk, who accepts the assigned title or a notarized bill of sale as evidence of ownership. A conforming bill of sale also lets the buyer operate the vehicle for 60 days while the prior title is held by a lender or auction. Plates stay with the seller. Wyoming has no mandatory form, so any complete, signed bill of sale like the one generated here is accepted.
Does a Wyoming firearm bill of sale need to be notarized?+
Notarization is not always required in Wyoming, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary acknowledgment page formatted for Wyoming.
Does the buyer need to file a firearm bill of sale in Wyoming?+
No. Firearms are not titled or registered with the state, so there is nothing to file. The signed bill of sale is the ownership record; each party keeps a copy. Check Wyoming's private-sale rules, since some states require a licensed-dealer transfer or background check.
Is a bill of sale required for a private gun sale?+
Federal law does not require one for sales between residents of the same state, but a growing number of states require private sales to go through a licensed dealer with a background check. Check your state's rules on the state page before selling.
Should a firearm bill of sale be notarized?+
It is not required anywhere, but some sellers choose to notarize it for a stronger record. The ready-to-sign pack includes a notary block.