Wyoming: titling a converted school bus
Rebuilt salvage; reconstructed; street rod/custom
At a glance
| Inspection required | Yes (rebuilt salvage) | |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection type | Law-enforcement VIN inspection + Certification of Correct VIN | |
| Conversion pathway | Rebuilt salvage; reconstructed; street rod/custom | |
| Motorhome/RV feature requirements | Not detailed; needs verification | |
| School-bus markings / color-change | NEEDS VERIFICATION | |
| Forms required | MV-300A Title App/VIN Inspection; MV-600 Rebuilt Salvage Decal App; MV-401 special VIN; repaired-vehicle photo | |
| Fees | VIN inspection $10; rebuilt decal no fee | |
| Structural repair note | Salvage title first (restricted reg), repair, LE VIN inspection, rebuilt decal, county titling; NMVTIS brands carry over |
Where to look this up yourself
| State DMV/DOT | https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/titles_plates_registration.html | |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion / inspection page | https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/titles_plates_registration/salvage_vehicles.html |
Structural repair and "call a pro" guidance for this region
VIN-focused inspections (Level III in AZ, Level 3 in NM, certified VIN in CO); major-component replacement triggers rebuilt/reconstructed status.
Frame and load-bearing welds belong with a professional. Have structural work done or
inspected by a qualified welder before you present the vehicle for titling.
These states verify component-part VINs and receipts - document every major part.
See the full buying & build checklist → Insurance & registration guide
Titling, inspection, and repair rules for converted buses vary by state and change often, and this page is general information, not legal or engineering advice. Structural rust, frame, and welding repairs affect the safety of a vehicle you and others will ride in - confirm current requirements directly with your state DMV/DOT, and for any frame or load-bearing repair, have the work done or inspected by a qualified professional welder or shop before you drive or title the vehicle.