How to get a contractor license in Wyoming
The short version: 1) General contractors 2) Electrical contractors. (source: Wyoming SOS: Business FAQs (opens in a new tab), source: WSFM: Electrical Licensing (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.
Step by step
- 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))
Costs and 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.
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- 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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