Moving out of Wyoming: license, deadlines

The duties below bind a person leaving Wyoming. Each carries its source and a visible verification date; expand any citation for the exact quoted text. Verified Oct 2026. Every quoted source on this page was found on a saved copy of its page dated Sep 28, 2026 or later.

License address change

binds: Person licensed under this act who changes his address or name · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 7, 2026 or later

Changes his address or name

Who this covers, exactly

A person licensed under this act shall notify the division in writing within ten (10) days of any change of his address or name. When a licensee changes his name, mailing address or residence, an application for a duplicate license shall be made within ten (10) days of the date of the change.

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The licensee shall notify the division in writing of the change, and an application for a duplicate license shall be made, within ten (10) days of the date of the change.

Statute W.S. 31-7-137(b) verified Sep 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

A person licensed under this act shall notify the division in writing within ten (10) days of any change of his address or name.
Statute W.S. 31-7-137(c) verified Sep 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

When a licensee changes his name, mailing address or residence, an application for a duplicate license shall be made within ten (10) days of the date of the change.

Firearm address change

binds: The permittee under this section after the changing of a permanent address · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 28, 2026 or later

The changing of a permanent address

Who this covers, exactly

Within thirty (30) days after the changing of a permanent address ... the permittee, including any permittee under paragraph (a)(iii) of this section, shall so notify the division.

If missed

Violation of this subsection may result in cancellation or revocation of the permit.

Violation of this subsection may result in cancellation or revocation of the permit.

Statute W.S. 6-8-104(o) verified Sep 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title06.pdf

Within thirty (30) days after the changing of a permanent address ... the permittee, including any permittee under paragraph (a)(iii) of this section, shall so notify the division. Violation of this subsection may result in cancellation or revocation of the permit.

Vessel address change

binds: Owner of any motorboat if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate of number · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 28, 2026 or later

His address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate of number

Who this covers, exactly

The owner of any motorboat shall within fifteen (15) days notify the department if such motorboat is destroyed or abandoned, or if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate of number. In all such cases, the notice shall be accompanied by a surrender of the certificate of number.

If missed

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this act for which no separate penalty is provided is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Statute W.S. 41-13-104(g) verified Sep 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title41.pdf

The owner of any motorboat shall within fifteen (15) days notify the department if such motorboat is destroyed or abandoned, or if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate of number. In all such cases, the notice shall be accompanied by a surrender of the certificate of number.
Statute W.S. 41-13-104(g) verified Sep 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title41.pdf

If the surrender is by reason of a change of address on the part of the owner, the new address shall be endorsed on the certificate and the latter returned to the owner.
Statute W.S. 41-13-216(b) verified Sep 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title41.pdf

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this act for which no separate penalty is provided or a valid rule or regulation of the commission is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Sex offender interstate

binds: An offender who changes residence to another state · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 2, 2026 or later

Changes residence to another state

Who this covers, exactly

An offender who changes residence to another state shall register the new address with the law enforcement agency with whom he last registered and shall also register with the designated law enforcement agency in the new state not later than three (3) working days after establishing residence in the new state.

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An offender who changes residence to another state shall register the new address with the law enforcement agency with whom he last registered and shall also register with the designated law enforcement agency in the new state.

Statute W.S. 7-19-302(f) verified Oct 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title07.pdf

An offender who changes residence to another state shall register the new address with the law enforcement agency with whom he last registered and shall also register with the designated law enforcement agency in the new state not later ... than three (3) working days after establishing residence in the new state.

Nurse compact

binds: A nurse who changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 7, 2026 or later

Changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states

Who this covers, exactly

If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states, the nurse must apply for licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state will be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. The nurse may apply for licensure in advance of a change in primary state of residence.

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The nurse must apply for licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state will be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission.

Statute W.S. 33-21-202, Article IV(c) verified Oct 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

If a nurse changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states, the nurse must apply for licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state will be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. Further: (i) The nurse may apply for licensure in advance of a change in primary state of residence

APRN compact

binds: An APRN who changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 7, 2026 or later

Changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states

Who this covers, exactly

If an APRN changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states, the APRN must apply for APRN licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated in accordance with applicable commission rules.

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The APRN must apply for APRN licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated in accordance with applicable commission rules.

Statute W.S. 33-21-302, Article IV(c) verified Oct 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

If an APRN changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) party states, the APRN must apply for APRN licensure in the new home state, and the multistate license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated in accordance with applicable commission rules

OT compact

binds: An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who changes primary state of residence by moving between two member states · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 7, 2026 or later

Changes primary state of residence by moving between two member states

Who this covers, exactly

The occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, pay all applicable fees and notify the current and new home state in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission. Active duty military personnel, or their spouses, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty.

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The occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, pay all applicable fees and notify the current and new home state in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission.

Exceptions on record

W.S. 33-40-208

Active duty military personnel, or their spouses, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty.

Statute W.S. 33-40-207(b)(i) verified Oct 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

If an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant changes primary state of residence by moving between two member states: (i) The occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall file an application for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, pay all applicable fees and notify the current and new home state in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the commission;

ASLP compact

binds: An audiologist or speech-language pathologist who changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) member states · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 7, 2026 or later

Changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) member states

Who this covers, exactly

Except as provided in Section 6 of this compact, if an audiologist or speech-language pathologist changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) member states, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall apply for licensure in the new home state, and the license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the Commission.

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Except as provided in Section 6 of this compact, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall apply for licensure in the new home state, and the license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the Commission.

Exceptions on record

W.S. 33-33-402, Section 6

Active duty military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a home state where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the home state designation during the period the service member is on active duty. Subsequent to designating a home state, the individual shall only change their home state through application for licensure in the new state.

Statute W.S. 33-33-402, Section 4.C verified Oct 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

Except as provided in Section 6 of this compact, if an audiologist or speech-language pathologist changes primary state of residence by moving between two (2) member states, the audiologist or speech-language pathologist shall apply for licensure in the new home state, and the license issued by the prior home state shall be deactivated in accordance with applicable rules adopted by the Commission.

Counselor compact

binds: A Licensed Professional Counselor who changes primary State of residence by moving between two Member States · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 7, 2026 or later

Changes primary State of residence by moving between two Member States

Who this covers, exactly

The Licensed Professional Counselor shall file an application for obtaining a new Home State license based on a Privilege to Practice, pay all applicable fees and notify the current and new Home State in accordance with applicable Rules adopted by the Commission. Active Duty Military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a Home State where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the Home State designation during the period the service member is on active duty.

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The Licensed Professional Counselor shall file an application for obtaining a new Home State license based on a Privilege to Practice, pay all applicable fees and notify the current and new Home State in accordance with applicable Rules adopted by the Commission.

Exceptions on record

W.S. 33-38-202, Section 6

Active Duty Military personnel, or their spouse, shall designate a Home State where the individual has a current license in good standing. The individual may retain the Home State designation during the period the service member is on active duty.

Statute W.S. 33-38-202, Section 5.B.1 verified Oct 2026

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

If a Licensed Professional Counselor changes primary State of residence by moving between two Member States: 1. The Licensed Professional Counselor shall file an application for obtaining a new Home State license based on a Privilege to Practice, pay all applicable fees and notify the ... current and new Home State in accordance with applicable Rules adopted by the Commission;

ID card address guidance

binds: Holder of a Wyoming identification card · verified Oct 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 7, 2026 or later

Changes mailing address or residence

Who this covers, exactly

They must notify WYDOT Driver Services within 10 days.

Agency guidance WYDOT, Adding or Changing Information, Address Change; identification-card instructions at agency-guidance tier verified Oct 2026

https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/add_or_change_information.html

Wyoming State Statute W.S. 31-7-137 mandates that when a holder of a Wyoming driver's license or identification card changes their mailing address, residence, or their name, they must notify WYDOT Driver Services within 10 days.
Agency guidance WYDOT, Adding or Changing Information, Address Change; identification-card instructions at agency-guidance tier verified Oct 2026

https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/add_or_change_information.html

This notification authorizes Driver Services to update our database with your new information, however, you will need to apply in person if you desire an updated driver license/ID card.

Duties people expect here that the cited law does not impose

Each of these is a claim commonly made about leaving Wyoming. Each was checked against the provision named with it, and is not there. The finding is bounded by that provision and says nothing about the rest of Wyoming law.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every Wyoming driver's license holder must surrender or cancel the license upon leaving the state

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-7-123 lets the division cancel a driver's license, instruction permit or commercial learner's permit upon determining that the licensee was not entitled to it, failed to give the required or correct information in his application, or that it has been altered; the section puts no surrender or cancellation duty on a holder who leaves the state

Statute W.S. 31-7-123 verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

The division may cancel any driver's license, instruction permit or commercial learner's permit upon determining that the licensee or permittee was not entitled to the license or permit, that the licensee or permittee failed to give the required or correct information in his application, that the license or permit has been altered

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every Wyoming identification card holder must surrender or cancel the card upon leaving the state

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-7-106(c) has a person surrender to the division all valid physical driver's licenses or identification cards in his possession before receiving a driver's license under this act; it ties that surrender to receiving a license, not to leaving the state

Statute W.S. 31-7-106(c) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

A person shall surrender to the division all valid physical driver's licenses or state-issued, REAL ID Act or other applicable federal law compliant identification cards in his possession ... before receiving a driver's license under this act.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every Wyoming vehicle owner must obtain a new title or cancel the Wyoming certificate of title upon leaving the state

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-2-101(a) has an owner of a vehicle for which no Wyoming certificate of title has been issued, or a transferee upon transfer of ownership, apply for a certificate of title within the time periods of W.S. 31-2-201(a)(ii) and (iii); it names no act on leaving the state

Statute W.S. 31-2-101(a) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

any owner of a vehicle for which no Wyoming certificate of title has been issued to the owner or the transferee upon transfer of ownership of a vehicle for which a Wyoming certificate of title is required, shall apply for a certificate of title at the office of a county clerk, or if available, electronically, within the same time periods as required by W.S. 31-2-201(a)(ii) and (iii).

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every Wyoming vehicle owner must cancel or surrender the Wyoming registration upon leaving the state

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-2-201(a) lists the times at which an owner shall be required to obtain registration, among them upon becoming a resident in the case of a previous nonresident owner; none of the listed times is leaving the state

Statute W.S. 31-2-201(a), (a)(iii) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

every owner, or if applicable, operator or lessee, of a vehicle which will be operated or driven upon any highway in Wyoming, shall be required to obtain registration at the following times: ... Upon becoming a resident in the case of a previous nonresident owner;

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every Wyoming vehicle owner must return Wyoming license plates to the county treasurer upon leaving the state

What the cited law does instead. License plates are issued with the certificate of registration (31-2-204(a)), and 31-2-214(a), except as provided by subsections (b) through (e) of this section, has the original owner remove the plates immediately upon transfer of ownership of the vehicle; neither ties a plate return to leaving the state

Statute W.S. 31-2-204(a); 31-2-214(a) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

Upon receipt of an approved application and payment of fees the county treasurer shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration conforming with the facts set forth in the application together with one (1) license plate or validation sticker ... Except as provided by subsections (b) through (e) of this section, upon transfer of ownership of a vehicle the registration of the vehicle expires and the original owner shall immediately remove the license plates from the vehicle.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every Wyoming vehicle owner must notify the county treasurer of an address change on the vehicle registration

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-2-201(a) sets the times at which registration must be obtained and carries no address-change notice for a registration; a search of the Title 31 capture for change of address, new address and mailing address finds only the driver's license duty of 31-7-137

Statute W.S. 31-2-201(a) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

every owner, or if applicable, operator or lessee, of a vehicle which will be operated or driven upon any highway in Wyoming, shall be required to obtain registration at the following times:

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every Wyoming vehicle owner must cancel or notify Wyoming of the termination of motor vehicle liability insurance or financial responsibility upon leaving the state

What the cited law does instead. The insurance duty is conditioned on the vehicle currently being required to be registered, or required to be registered within a period of time; the reviewed provision imposes no separate notice or cancellation duty triggered by departure

Statute W.S. 31-4-103(a) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

No owner of a motor vehicle currently required to be registered or which is required to be registered within a period of time, shall operate or permit the operation of his motor vehicle without having in full force and effect a motor vehicle liability policy in amounts provided by W.S. 31-9-405(b), a bond in amounts provided by W.S. 31-9-102(a)(xi) or, when applicable, in amounts as required by W.S. 31-20-107(b) and (c).

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every vehicle leaving Wyoming must undergo a vehicle identification number inspection before departure

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-2-103(a)(vi), a required content of an application for a certificate of title, calls for a statement that the vehicle identification number has been inspected for a vehicle registered or titled in a state other than Wyoming or a homemade, rebuilt, reconstructed, kit-assembled or bonded vehicle; it ties the inspection to a title application, not to leaving the state

Statute W.S. 31-2-103(a)(vi) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

In the case of a vehicle registered or titled in a state other than Wyoming, or any homemade vehicle, rebuilt vehicle, reconstructed vehicle, any vehicle assembled from a kit or any vehicle for which a bond is required, a current statement made by a Wyoming law enforcement officer, or licensed Wyoming dealer only for vehicles in his inventory or possession, that the vehicle identification number on the vehicle has been inspected

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every person who leaves Wyoming must determine and report a Wyoming part-year income tax residency status for the year of departure

What the cited law does instead. Chapter 7 of Title 39, Income Taxes, is repealed (39-7-101), and 39-12-101 preempts for the state the field of imposing and levying income taxes, earning taxes or any other form of tax based on wages or other income and bars any county, city, town or other political subdivision from imposing them; no other income tax imposition appears in the Title 39 capture

Statute W.S. 39-7-101; 39-12-101 verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title39.pdf

CHAPTER 7 - INCOME TAXES 39-7-101. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 5, ... The state of Wyoming does hereby preempt for itself the field of imposing and levying income taxes, earning taxes, or any other form of tax based on wages or other income and no county, city, town or other political subdivision shall have the right to impose, levy or collect such taxes.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: A person leaving Wyoming during the tax year must file a part-year Wyoming income tax return

What the cited law does instead. With Chapter 7 of Title 39, Income Taxes, repealed (39-7-101) and the field preempted for the state by 39-12-101, the Title 39 capture holds no tax based on wages or other income, and so no part-year departure-return provision

Statute W.S. 39-7-101; 39-12-101 verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title39.pdf

CHAPTER 7 - INCOME TAXES 39-7-101. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 5, ... The state of Wyoming does hereby preempt for itself the field of imposing and levying income taxes, earning taxes, or any other form of tax based on wages or other income and no county, city, town or other political subdivision shall have the right to impose, levy or collect such taxes.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: A departing resident of a Wyoming county, city or town owes a local income tax for the period before leaving

What the cited law does instead. The preemption statute bars any county, city, town or other political subdivision from imposing, levying or collecting a tax based on wages or other income

Statute W.S. 39-12-101 verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title39.pdf

The state of Wyoming does hereby preempt for itself the field of imposing and levying income taxes, earning taxes, or any other form of tax based on wages or other income and no county, city, town or other political subdivision shall have the right to impose, levy or collect such taxes.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: A person who becomes ineligible for the Wyoming veteran property-tax exemption by leaving the state must notify the county assessor of the loss of eligibility

What the cited law does instead. Under 39-13-105(k), after filing a sworn claim under subsection (c), in subsequent years the claimant remains qualified for the exemption if the claimant contacts the assessor's office on or before the fourth Monday in May and confirms that the claimant continues to meet the requirements; the section as captured imposes no separate duty to report a loss of eligibility

Statute W.S. 39-13-105(k) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title39.pdf

After filing a sworn claim pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, in subsequent years the claimant shall remain qualified for the tax exemption provided by this section and W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xxiv) if the claimant contacts the assessor's office by telephone, mail or other communication method on or before the fourth Monday in May and confirms that the claimant continues to meet the requirements set forth in this section.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 28, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every elector who leaves Wyoming must affirmatively cancel his or her Wyoming voter registration

What the cited law does instead. Section 22-3-115(a)(iii) makes removal of residence from the county or state a reason a registration shall be cancelled; 22-3-114's notice duty covers a change of residence within the same county, and the reviewed sections impose no duty on a departing elector to report the move

Statute W.S. 22-3-115(a), (a)(iii) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title22.pdf

A registered elector's registration shall be cancelled for any one (1) of the following reasons: ... Removal of residence from the county or state more than thirty (30) days prior to an election;

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every owner of an off-road recreational or multipurpose vehicle must update or cancel the Wyoming title upon leaving the state

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-2-101(b) ties the off-road vehicle titling duty to a transfer of ownership, not to the owner's departure from the state; the reviewed provision imposes no address-change or exit-triggered duty

Statute W.S. 31-2-101(b) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

Any owner, owner's agent or transferee upon transfer of ownership of any vehicle that has an identifying number pursuant to W.S. 31-1-101(a)(ix), including off-road recreational or multipurpose vehicles and, for the purpose of titling under this section, including snowmobiles and watercraft, shall apply for a certificate of title at the office of a county clerk.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every recipient of Wyoming public assistance must notify the department of a change of residence

What the cited law does instead. Section 42-2-108(c) terminates public assistance or social services for any recipient moving to another state in the manner prescribed by rule and regulation of the department; the termination is the department's act, and the captured section states no notice the recipient must give.

Statute W.S. 42-2-108(c) verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title42.pdf

Public assistance or social services shall be terminated in the manner prescribed by rule and regulation of the department for any recipient moving to another state.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: The pending Medicaid address-check provision requires each recipient to file a residency verification when the household moves

What the cited law does instead. The captured section takes effect on January 1, 2027. It schedules department residency reviews, not a filing by the recipient. This is a pending provision, not a current household duty or evidence that no current Medicaid reporting rule applies.

Statute W.S. 42-10-109 effective-date note and subsection (b); native PDF page 119 verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title42.pdf

Note: this section is effective as of 1/1/2027. ... On not less than a monthly basis, the department of health shall review address change information to identify potential changes in residency for medicaid recipients.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 2, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every person who leaves Wyoming must give the department a change of address under the employment security law

What the cited law does instead. A search of the captured Title 27 for change of address, mailing address, and new address found no household notice. Section 27-3-402(d) has notice of a determination mailed to the claimant at his last known address of record, which is the department's notice to the claimant.

Statute W.S. 27-3-402(d) verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title27.pdf

Notice of a determination shall be mailed promptly to the claimant at his last known address of record.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 2, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every person who leaves Wyoming with a dog or cat must notify the county

What the cited law does instead. Section 11-31-301(g) authorizes a board of county commissioners to enact regulations relative to dogs running at large; a board of county commissioners may enact regulations the captured title does not show. The captured Title 11 was searched for change of address and new address and states no household notice.

Statute W.S. 11-31-301(g) verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title11.pdf

A board of county commissioners may enact regulations relative to dogs running at large, vicious dogs, dogs running wild game or livestock or acts by other animals which shall carry out the purposes of this section.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 2, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every person who leaves a Wyoming city or town must notify that city or town

What the cited law does instead. The finding is a search of the captured Title 15 for change of address, new residence, and a household move, which found no notice the departing person must give. The quote is the lead-in of the list of powers in section 15-1-103(a) that the governing bodies of all cities and towns may exercise.

Statute W.S. 15-1-103(a) verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title15.pdf

The governing bodies of all cities and towns may:

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 2, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every person who leaves a Wyoming county must notify that county

What the cited law does instead. The finding is a search of the captured Title 18 for change of address, new residence, and a household move, which found no notice the departing person must give. The quote is the lead-in of the list of powers in section 18-3-504(a) that each board of county commissioners may exercise.

Statute W.S. 18-3-504(a) verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title18.pdf

Each board of county commissioners may:

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 2, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every person who moves from real property must give a city or county a relocation notice

What the cited law does instead. The captured relocation chapter places payment on the displacing agency when a program or project displaces a person. It is not a notice an ordinary household gives a city or county.

Statute W.S. 16-7-103(a) verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title16.pdf

Whenever a program or project to be undertaken by a displacing agency will result in the displacement of any person, the displacing agency shall provide for the payment to the displaced person of:

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every physician who leaves Wyoming must redesignate a state of principal license

What the cited law does instead. Article IV(b) says a physician may redesignate a member state as state of principal license at any time. It does not require redesignation.

Statute W.S. 33-26-702, Article IV(b) verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

A physician may redesignate a member state as state of principal license at any time, as long as the state meets the requirements in subsection (a) of this article.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every psychologist who leaves Wyoming must apply for a new home state license

What the cited law does instead. The captured Article III defines the home state as a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology. The captured article states no application on a change of residence.

Statute W.S. 33-27-202, Article III.A verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

The Home State shall be a Compact State where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every EMS licensee who leaves Wyoming must apply for a new home state license

What the cited law does instead. The captured Section 3 deems a home state to be any member state in which an individual holds a current license. It states no application on a change of residence.

Statute W.S. 33-36-202, Section 3.A verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

Any member state in which an individual holds a current license shall be deemed a home state for purposes of this compact.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every architect or landscape architect must notify the board upon leaving Wyoming

What the cited law does instead. Section 33-4-107 permits a licensee who establishes residence elsewhere to apply for a renewal upon returning to the state if the license was not revoked. It does not require a notice when the licensee leaves.

Statute W.S. 33-4-107 verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf

Any licensee on active duty in the armed forces of the United States, or who shall establish his residence elsewhere, upon returning to the state may apply for a renewal if the license was not revoked for any cause.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: An owner who stops meeting the long-term homeowner exemption requirements by leaving the state must notify the county assessor of the loss of eligibility

What the cited law does instead. Under 39-11-105(a)(xlv)(D), after filing a sworn claim, in subsequent years the claimant remains qualified for the exemption if the claimant contacts the assessor's office on or before the date the paragraph sets and confirms that the claimant continues to meet the requirements; the paragraph as captured states no separate duty to report a loss of eligibility

Statute W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xlv)(D) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title39.pdf

After filing a sworn claim pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, in subsequent years the claimant shall remain qualified for the tax exemption provided by this paragraph if the claimant contacts the assessor's office by telephone, mail or other communication method on or before March 1 and confirms that the claimant continues to meet the requirements set forth in this paragraph

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: An owner who stops meeting the homeowner tax exemption residence test by leaving the state must notify the county assessor of the loss of eligibility

What the cited law does instead. The homeowner exemption has the residence test in this subparagraph. Its active-duty exception applies if the claimant or an immediate family member serves in the armed forces, service is the reason the claimant cannot meet the residence requirement, and the structure is the service member's legal domicile. The complete exemption paragraph states no owner notice of lost eligibility.

Statute W.S. 39-11-105(a)(xlvi)(B), complete paragraph; native PDF page 33 verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title39.pdf

if the person claiming the exemption or a member of that person's immediate family is an active duty member of the armed forces and service in the armed forces is the reason that the person claiming the exemption cannot meet the eight (8) month requirement specified in this subparagraph, the person shall qualify for the exemption if the single family residential structure is the legal domicile of the applicable member of the armed forces;

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: An owner who stops occupying a specified homestead as his home and principal residence by leaving the state must notify the county assessor of the loss of eligibility for the home owner's tax credit

What the cited law does instead. The paragraph provides for a claim to the county assessor. A credit is allowed only in a fiscal year for which the legislature has appropriated money that the department determines necessary to reimburse local governments for tax losses. The complete paragraph states no owner duty to report loss of eligibility; this is not a finding that the credit is funded for the current year.

Statute W.S. 39-13-109(d)(i)(B) and (H), complete paragraph; native PDF pages 102-104 verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title39.pdf

A person who wishes to claim a home owner's tax credit shall file a claim under penalties of perjury with the county assessor ... The home owner's tax credit authorized by this paragraph is allowed during a fiscal year only if the legislature has appropriated monies that the department determines to be necessary to reimburse all local governments for tax losses created by this paragraph during that fiscal year.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: Every vehicle leaving Wyoming must pass a state safety inspection before departure

What the cited law does instead. Article 9 (Equipment) of Title 31, chapter 5, read whole, makes it a misdemeanor to drive a vehicle, or as owner to permit it to be driven, in unsafe condition or without the equipment the act requires; no section of the article requires a periodic safety inspection of a passenger vehicle, and none ties an inspection to leaving the state

Statute W.S. 31-5-901(a) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive or move or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person, or which does not contain those parts or is not at all times equipped with such lamps and other equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required in this act

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: An identification-card holder must give an address-change notice under Wyoming Title 31 chapter 8

What the cited law does instead. Section 31-8-103(c) says that when identification-card information becomes inaccurate, the holder may obtain a new card on the stated conditions, including surrender of the original card. The complete captured identification-card chapter states no address-change notice duty. This absence is bounded to that chapter; separate WYDOT guidance includes identification cards in its address-notice instruction.

Statute W.S. 31-8-103(c), bounded review of complete Title 31 chapter 8 verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf

If any information contained in the identification card becomes inaccurate, or if it is desired to withdraw or insert notice of anatomical organ donation or a medical alert designation, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a new card upon: ... Surrendering the original identification card.

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: A vehicle owner must obtain a Wyoming emissions inspection before moving the vehicle out of Wyoming under the Environmental Quality Act's air-quality article

What the cited law does instead. The captured air-quality article prohibits contaminant emissions that violate council rules and sets standards and a source operating-permit program. Read whole, that article states no vehicle-emissions inspection triggered by leaving Wyoming. Bound: the air-quality article in the captured Environmental Quality Act only; this does not assert that all agency rules, source permits, or destination requirements are inapplicable.

Statute W.S. 35-11-201, bounded review of Title 35 chapter 11 article 2, sections 35-11-201 through 35-11-214, native PDF pages 538-553 verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title35.pdf

No person shall cause, threaten or allow the discharge or emission of any air contaminant in any form so as to cause pollution which violates rules, regulations and standards adopted by the council.

not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 28, 2026

Not in the cited law: A holder of a Wyoming concealed-firearm permit who stops residing in Wyoming must surrender or transfer the permit

What the cited law does instead. Section 6-8-104(q) has the division revoke a permit if the permittee becomes ineligible to be issued a permit under the criteria set forth in the section; the revocation is the division's act. Section 6-8-104, read whole, states no surrender or transfer of a permit by the permittee on leaving the state, and the captured text does not say whether ceasing to reside in Wyoming is ineligibility under (q)

Statute W.S. 6-8-104(q) verified Sep 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title06.pdf

A permit issued under this section shall be revoked by the division: ... If the permittee becomes ineligible to be issued a permit under the criteria set forth in this section

not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 7, 2026

Not in the cited law: A vehicle owner must obtain a Wyoming emissions inspection before taking an ordinary passenger vehicle out of Wyoming under the Air Quality mobile-source rule

What the cited law does instead. The mobile-source rule requires federally required pollution-control devices to be in place and operating on covered vehicles. Vehicles modified or altered to use a fuel other than gasoline or diesel fuel have the stated exception but remain subject to existing emission standards. The complete mobile-source chapter sets no inspection triggered by an owner leaving Wyoming; this absence is bounded to that chapter.

Regulation Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations, chapter 13 sections 1 and 2; complete current chapter, native PDF pages 1-3 verified Oct 2026

This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing beyond it.

https://rules.wyo.gov/DownloadFile.aspx?source_id=3791&source_type_id=81&doc_type_id=110&include_meta_data=Y&file_type=pdf&filename=3791.pdf&token=154112224237184052109065190039173119177255011130

No person shall operate a motor vehicle or other internal combustion engine originally equipped with air pollution devices or systems as required by any federal law or regulation unless such devices or systems are in place and in operating condition. ... shall not apply to vehicles or stationary internal combustion engines which have been modified or altered to use a fuel other than gasoline or diesel fuel, except that such units shall comply with existing standards for emissions therefrom.

Sources

  1. W.S. 31-7-137(b) · https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf verified Sep 2026
  2. W.S. 6-8-104(o) · https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title06.pdf verified Sep 2026
  3. W.S. 41-13-104(g) · https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title41.pdf verified Sep 2026
  4. W.S. 7-19-302(f) · https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title07.pdf verified Oct 2026
  5. W.S. 33-21-202, Article IV(c) · https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title33.pdf verified Oct 2026
  6. WYDOT, Adding or Changing Information, Address Change; identification-card instructions at agency-guidance tier · https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/add_or_change_information.html verified Oct 2026