On a Wyoming license plate, the number 3 indicates that the vehicle is registered in Sheridan County.
Wyoming employs a unique system for its license plates, where the initial one or two digits serve as a prefix identifying the county where the vehicle is registered. This system allows for quick identification of a vehicle's county of origin.
Wyoming County License Plate Prefixes
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) assigns specific numbers to each county. Below is a portion of the prefix list, highlighting the county associated with the number 3:
| License # | County | County Seat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natrona | Casper |
| 2 | Laramie | Cheyenne |
| 3 | Sheridan | Sheridan |
| 4 | Sweetwater | Green River |
| 5 | Albany | Laramie |
This numbering system is a distinctive feature of Wyoming's vehicle registration, providing an immediate visual cue about a vehicle's home county. For a complete list of all county prefixes, you can visit the official Wyoming Department of Transportation website.
