Wyoming electrical license
Wyoming electricians are licensed by the State Fire Marshal, which also issues wiring permits. (source: WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the WSFM website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: For electricians, use the WSFM Public Portal and Look Up link on this page. For general contractors, ask your city or county. (source: WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Wyoming State Fire Marshal, Electrical Safety sources. See sources.
1. Who needs a license
No statewide general contractor license found; check your city or county. Electrical and low voltage/limited contractors need a WSFM license. (source: Wyoming SOS: Business FAQs (opens in a new tab), source: WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab))
- Out-of-state entities need a Wyoming Secretary of State certificate of authority before doing business in Wyoming. (source: Wyoming SOS: Foreign Certificate of Authority (opens in a new tab))
2. Electrical license classes
| Class | Name | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | WSFM electrical licenses | Apprentice, journeyman, master and low-voltage/limited technician (source: WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab)) |
| EC | Electrical Contractor | $400 new and renewal; full-time WY master electrician of record (one company only) (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab)) |
| LVC | Low Voltage/Limited Contractor | $200 new and renewal; full-time technician of record (one company only) (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Electrical contractor license New and renewal; expires 1 July. | $400 (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab)) |
| Low voltage/limited contractor license New and renewal; expires 1 July. | $200 (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab)) |
| Card processing fee on electrical licenses and permits 2.5% of the transaction, minimum $1, since 1 April 2025. | $1 (source: WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Experience and steps
- General contractors Ask the city or county where the work will happen about licensing. (source: Wyoming SOS: Business FAQs (opens in a new tab))
- Electrical contractors Employ a full-time WY master electrician (or low voltage technician) of record who serves only your company, then apply to WSFM. (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab))
Exam
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Bond
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Insurance
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Renewal
- Renewal fee: $400. (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab))
Contractor licenses ($400 electrical, $200 low voltage/limited) expire 1 July. (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab))
4. How to look up a contractor
Check a license on the WSFM website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: For electricians, use the WSFM Public Portal and Look Up link on this page. For general contractors, ask your city or county. (source: WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab))
5. Reciprocity (license transfer)
We're still verifying this, check the official board: WSFM website (opens in a new tab).
6. Red flags when hiring
- Electrical work without a WSFM license or wiring permit. (source: WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab))
- An electrical company with no WSFM contractor license or master of record. (source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab))
- An out-of-state company with no Wyoming certificate of authority. (source: Wyoming SOS: Foreign Certificate of Authority (opens in a new tab))
7. How to complain
We're still verifying this, check the official board: WSFM website (opens in a new tab).
8. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- Wyoming SOS: Business FAQs (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- WSFM: Electrical Safety (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- WSFM: Electrical Licensing (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Wyoming SOS: Foreign Certificate of Authority (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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