Wyoming Contractor License Lookup

Wyoming does not license contractors at the state level, except electrical contractors and electricians. Cities and counties decide whether to license other contractors. See the state rules for trades and where to check a license. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Wyoming rules checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.

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Wyoming: Remodel, repair or home improvement

Wyoming does not license this work statewide.

Wyoming does not license general or home improvement contractors statewide. Your city or county may license contractors; check with the local building office. Source

City and county licenses: For general contractors, the Wyoming Secretary of State says to contact the local jurisdiction where the work will take place. Source

This summarises state rules from official sources. Only the board's own record can confirm one contractor's license. Checked October 25, 2026.

How Wyoming licenses contractors

Wyoming does not license contractors at the state level, except electrical contractors and electricians. Cities and counties decide whether to license other contractors. Wyoming Business Council, Startup Resources; Wyoming Secretary of State business FAQ

For general contractors, the Wyoming Secretary of State says to contact the local jurisdiction where the work will take place. (source)

Breaking the state electrical licensing law is a misdemeanor; an individual can be fined up to $500, jailed up to six months, or lose a license. Civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense also apply. W.S. 35-9-130(a), (c)

Rules by type of work

Remodel, repair or home improvement

Wyoming does not license general or home improvement contractors statewide. Your city or county may license contractors; check with the local building office. Wyoming Business Council, Startup Resources

Building a new home

Wyoming does not license home builders statewide. Check with the city or county where the home will be built. Wyoming Business Council, Startup Resources; Wyoming Secretary of State business FAQ

Electrical work

  • electrical contractor license (work by licensed electricians): Electrical equipment must be installed by a state-licensed electrical contractor using licensed master or journeyman electricians or supervised registered apprentices. There is no dollar minimum. Issued by Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Electrical Safety (chief electrical inspector). W.S. 35-9-123(a)
    • A person installing equipment on property they own or lease, and that is not for immediate resale, is exempt from the licensed-installer requirement but must still meet code.

Plumbing

Wyoming does not license plumbing contractors statewide; only electrical contractor licensing is done by the state. Cities and counties may license plumbers. Wyoming Business Council, Startup Resources

Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)

Wyoming does not license HVAC contractors statewide. Cities and counties may license mechanical contractors. Wyoming Business Council, Startup Resources

Roofing

Wyoming does not license roofing contractors statewide. Check with your city or county. Wyoming Business Council, Startup Resources

Where to look up contractors in Wyoming

  • Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Electrical Safety (chief electrical inspector): official website

On the record, check that the name matches your contract, the status is active (not expired, suspended or revoked), the license type covers your job, and the license number matches the one the contractor gave you.

What this tool does not do

  • It does not check any one contractor. Only the board's own record shows whether a license is active and what it covers.
  • It covers state rules. Cities and counties can add their own licenses and permits, and the tool cannot list every local rule.
  • It does not decide whether a contractor broke the law or what you can recover. For a dispute, contact the board or a lawyer.
  • It does not cover every specialty trade a state licenses (for example pest control, elevators or well drilling).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a contractor license in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no statewide license search for general contractors. Ask your city or county building department which license the job needs and how to check it. For trade work, the state boards on this page are: Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Electrical Safety (chief electrical inspector).

Does Wyoming require a general contractor license?

Wyoming does not license general or home improvement contractors statewide. Your city or county may license contractors; check with the local building office.

Which trades need a state license in Wyoming?

Electrical: electrical contractor license (work by licensed electricians) from the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Electrical Safety (chief electrical inspector).

What happens if a Wyoming contractor works without a required license?

Breaking the state electrical licensing law is a misdemeanor; an individual can be fined up to $500, jailed up to six months, or lose a license. Civil penalties of up to $500 for a first offense also apply.

Sources

Checked against official Wyoming sources on October 25, 2026.

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