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
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, Electrical Safety (Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage/Limited Contractor, Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Low Voltage/Limited Technician, Apprentice Electrician, Low Voltage/Limited Apprentice Technician |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety for a credential such as Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage/Limited Contractor or Master Electrician.
- 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
- 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
- Pay the electrical contractor license fee, new or renewal: $400. source
- Electrical contractor licenses are renewed every year and expire on July 1 following the date of issue. source
Electrical requirements in Wyoming
| Exam | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Electrical contractor licenses are renewed every year and expire on July 1 following the date of issue. source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocal 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 |
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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.
Other trades in Wyoming
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- All Wyoming trades
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Sources
- https://wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety/licensing
- https://wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com/lms/public/portal
- https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title35.pdf
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.