(a) Upon loss of a certificate of title, the owner may apply to the county clerk issuing the original title for a duplicate title. For purposes of applying for a duplicate title, "owner" means any one (1) person listed as owner on the face of the title. The applicant shall file an affidavit describing the loss with the county clerk. Upon payment of fees the county clerk shall issue a duplicate certificate of title corresponding to the original certificate and containing the following notation prominently displayed in capital letters on the face of the certificate: "THIS IS A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE". Note: Effective 7/1/2027 this subsection will read as: (a) Upon loss of a paper certificate of title, the owner may apply to the county clerk issuing the original title for a duplicate paper certificate of title or electronic certificate of title. For purposes of applying for a duplicate title, "owner" means any one (1) person listed as owner on the face of the title. The applicant shall file an affidavit describing the loss of a paper certificate of title with the county clerk. Upon payment of fees the county clerk shall issue a duplicate paper certificate of title or electronic certificate of title corresponding to the original certificate and containing the following notation prominently displayed in capital letters on the face of the certificate: "THIS IS A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF UNDER THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE". (b) If an applicant for a certificate of title required by this act is unable to provide the county clerk with a certificate of title that assigns the prior owner's interest, a notarized bill of sale or other evidence of ownership that satisfies the county clerk that the applicant owns the vehicle, a certificate of title may be issued only if: Note: Effective 7/1/2027 this subsection will read as: (b) If an applicant for a paper certificate of title or electronic certificate of title required by this act is unable to provide the county clerk with a certificate of title that assigns the prior owner's interest, a notarized bill of sale or other evidence of ownership that satisfies the county clerk that the applicant owns the vehicle, a paper certificate of title or electronic certificate of title may be issued only if: (i) The applicant submits an affidavit of vehicle ownership on a form prescribed by the department that shall be signed and sworn before a person who is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations. The affidavit shall contain: (A) A complete description of the vehicle; (B) A recital of facts and circumstances by which the applicant acquired the ownership and possession of the vehicle including the previous owner's name and address and why the applicant is unable to provide the clerk with the information required in subsection (b) of this section; (C) A disclosure of any and all security interests, liens or encumbrances that are known to the applicant and that are outstanding against the vehicle; (D) A statement that the applicant is the true and lawful owner of the vehicle and has the right to have a certificate of title issued. Note: Effective 7/1/2027 this subparagraph will read as: (D) A statement that the applicant is the true and lawful owner of the vehicle and has the right to have a paper certificate of title or electronic certificate of title issued. (ii) In addition to the affidavit of ownership, the applicant shall furnish the county clerk an indemnity bond as specified by this section. (c) If the vehicle for which the applicant is applying for a certificate of title has a value less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), a title may be issued without a bond if the applicant presents an affidavit of vehicle ownership, a notarized bill of sale, a certified, written statement of the value from a properly licensed Wyoming vehicle dealer and a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection, or any other information the county clerk may require for proof of ownership, at the time of application. Note: Effective 7/1/2027 this subsection will read as: (c) If the vehicle for which the applicant is applying for a paper certificate of title or electronic certificate of title has a value less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00), a paper title or electronic title may be issued without a bond if the applicant presents an affidavit of vehicle ownership, a notarized bill of sale, a certified, written statement of the value from a properly licensed Wyoming vehicle dealer and a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection, or any other information the county clerk may require for proof of ownership, at the time of application. (d) Any bond required by this section shall be executed by a surety duly authorized to carry on business in Wyoming or by individual sureties qualified as provided by W.S. 1-1-104 and
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