State guide
Wyoming
Wyoming does not appear to have a public statewide towed-vehicle lookup. Official state pages focus on abandoned/private-property vehicle procedures, WYDOT operating authority for tow carriers, and Wyoming Highway Patrol nonconsensual tow procedures incorporated into WYDOT rules.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- How to find a towed car
- No statewide public towed-vehicle search was found on the official Wyoming pages reviewed.
- State rules on tow and storage fees
- For private-property abandoned-vehicle sales, WYDOT says allowable storage is $20 per day and total allowable expenses for removal, preservation, custody, storage, and sale may not exceed $1000; no broader statewide public fee cap page for all private-property non-consent tows was found.
- Notice rules (police and owner)
- For private-property abandoned vehicles, WYDOT says certified-mail notice of sale must go to any identified owner and lienholder, and notice to the county sheriff, at least 10 days before sale; police-initiated abandoned-vehicle impounds use separate statutory notice rules.
- Who regulates tow companies
- Wyoming Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services Program, Regulatory Section; Wyoming Highway Patrol procedures are incorporated into WYDOT tow rules.
- File a towing complaint
- Official page →
Official resources in Wyoming
Official page for vehicles abandoned on private property in Wyoming or towed by a towing company to a Wyoming location.
Official statute page with junk vehicle certificate of title requirements for towing and recovery services.
Official WYDOT page for motor-carrier operating authority, including the operating authority manual used by tow carriers.
Official page with regulatory contacts and complaint direction for licensed vehicle-related businesses.
Official city police page explaining local towing and parking enforcement in Cheyenne.
Key facts for Wyoming
- WYDOT says vehicles left on Wyoming private property more than 30 consecutive days without consent are considered abandoned.
- WYDOT says notice of sale must go by certified mail to the owner and lienholder, and to the county sheriff, at least 10 days before sale.
- WYDOT’s abandoned-vehicle page lists allowable private-property storage at $20 per day and says total allowable expenses may not exceed $1000.
- WYDOT rules say a tow and recovery carrier must apply for and receive letters of private and contract authority before performing tow and recovery service as a private or contract motor carrier.
- Wyoming statute 31-2-111 says a towing/recovery applicant for a junk title must include a copy of written notice and certified-mail receipt, and the owner may reclaim within 30 days of the postmark.
City towed-car lookups and impound lots in Wyoming
| City | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Police Department Parking Laramie | Cheyenne | Not published* | Official parking page explaining why the city tows cars and giving the parking administration contact. |
| Laramie Police Department Albany | Laramie | (307) 721-2526 | Official police department page for the city identified on Laramie’s abandoned-vehicle process materials. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- If the vehicle is on private property, start with WYDOT’s abandoned-vehicle page and the county sheriff listed in the county where the vehicle is stored.
- Ask the tow company for the certified-mail notice and itemized tow bill if a title or junk process has started.
- If the tow operator is a licensed vehicle-related business and you need state help, contact WYDOT Compliance & Investigation.
Not seeing your city or county?
Not every city publishes its rules online. Try these, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Wyoming's population center, for comparison only):
- Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota · about 210 miles
- Contact the Police Department, South Dakota · about 210 miles
- Billings Police Department - Junk Cars / Retrieving a Towed Car, Montana · about 222 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.WYDOT Abandoned Vehicles
Website →Phone: (307) 777-4709 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Wyoming County Commissioners Association →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Wyoming page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.