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How to get an electrician license in Wyoming

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, Electrical Safety (Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety) licenses electrical contractors in Wyoming.

Who licenses electrical work in Wyoming

CredentialState license
BoardWyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, Electrical Safety (Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety) official statement
Official lookupSearch electrical licenses
License typesElectrical Contractor, Low Voltage/Limited Contractor, Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Low Voltage/Limited Technician, Apprentice Electrician, Low Voltage/Limited Apprentice Technician

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety for a credential such as Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage/Limited Contractor or Master Electrician.
  2. The contractor license is issued to a firm that must employ a full-time master electrician of record, and a master license is issued only after passing the Wyoming exam (or by reciprocity). source
  3. Experience: 8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical work, 4 of them as a licensed journeyman, to sit for the master electrician exam the contractor's master of record must hold. source
  4. Pay the electrical contractor license fee, new or renewal: $400. source
  5. Electrical contractor licenses are renewed every year and expire on July 1 following the date of issue. source

Electrical requirements in Wyoming

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamThe contractor license is issued to a firm that must employ a full-time master electrician of record, and a master license is issued only after passing the Wyoming exam (or by reciprocity). source
Experience8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical work, 4 of them as a licensed journeyman, to sit for the master electrician exam the contractor's master of record must hold. source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
RenewalElectrical contractor licenses are renewed every year and expire on July 1 following the date of issue. source
ReciprocityReciprocal master electrician licenses for holders licensed by exam in Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa (the contractor license itself is not reciprocal; it needs a Wyoming master of record). source
Fees
  • $400 (Electrical contractor license fee, new or renewal). source
  • $200 (Low voltage or limited electrical contractor license fee, new or renewal). source
  • $100 (Master electrician license renewal fee). source
  • $50 (Master electrician late renewal fee). source
  • $200 (Reciprocal master electrician license fee). source
  • Statutory maximum examination fee of $300 (testing fees are paid to the testing facility; the actual exam fee was not found). source

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Questions

Do you need an electrician license in Wyoming?
Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, Electrical Safety (Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety) licenses electrical contractors in Wyoming.
How do I check an electrician license in Wyoming?
The Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, Electrical Safety (Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Wyoming. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in Wyoming?
$400 (Electrical contractor license fee, new or renewal). $200 (Low voltage or limited electrical contractor license fee, new or renewal). $100 (Master electrician license renewal fee). $50 (Master electrician late renewal fee). $200 (Reciprocal master electrician license fee). Statutory maximum examination fee of $300 (testing fees are paid to the testing facility; the actual exam fee was not found).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Wyoming?
8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical work, 4 of them as a licensed journeyman, to sit for the master electrician exam the contractor's master of record must hold.
How often does an electrician license renew in Wyoming?
Electrical contractor licenses are renewed every year and expire on July 1 following the date of issue.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.